Belinda Hobson

I am enthusiastic and passionate about the health industry. I am eager to apply for the role of a medical sales representative and to apply my skills to sell transformation and learn new skills.

I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1997 from the University of Stellenbosch and have gained 25 years clinical experience as a practicing Occupational Therapist.

My work experience in this fields includes practicing in South Africa and Ireland working in both private practice and institutional experience. My institutional experience gains in Ireland between 2002 and 2010 includes valuable experience gains in developing relationships with multi-disciplinary team members of different nationalities and cultures. My experience in private practice as an independent contractor over the past 13+ years at private primary schools have provided me with an excellent clinical background and allowed me to develop personal goal setting, time-keeping, business administration, report writing and critical thinking skills.

I am self-motivated, goal orientated and used to working independently in a professional environment.

I believe that my experience and professional skills will be useful in the performance of the role of medical sales representative that my abilities will be valuable addition to your company.

Occupational Therapist - Independent contractor at Elkanah House School Blouberg

(2017 – present) 

• Provide direct occupational therapy services, i.e. assessment and treatment to learners (4-10 years).
• Collaboration with multi-disciplinary team. 
• Consultation with parents and teachers. 
• Assessments and Reports.

Nanny ‘n Me group facilitator

(2017 – 2018) 

• Facilitated groups for nannies caring for babies and toddlers.
• Educate nannies with regards to development of babies and toddlers.
• Collaboration with team of 14 Occupational therapists and regular team meetings.

Occupational therapist at Tracey Stockdale Occupational Therapists (2012 - 2016)

• Occupational therapy assessment and treatment of learners (3-12 years).
• Consultation with teachers and parents.
• Assessments and Reports.

Occupational therapist at Lourdes Bruwer -Jump Leap Fly

(2012)

6-month locum at practice

2010 - 2011 

• Return to South Africa in June 2010.
• Stay at home mother with two kids aged 1yr and 5yrs old.

Senior Occupational Therapist & Practice Tutor, Dublin, Ireland

(2002 – 2010)

Senior Occupational Therapist at St Vincent Centre 

• Collaboration with multi-disciplinary team to provide occupational therapy services for clients with intellectual disabilities of all ages. 

Practice Tutor, Trinity College

• During my period working at St Vincent Centre, I was also appointed as a part-time practice tutor for Trinity College. 
• Supported occupational therapy students and setting clear pathways for student learning.
• Teaching of specific practice education modules as part of the university programme. 

Private Practice Cape Town Area

(1998 - 2002) 

Locum occupational therapist at paediatric practices

• Assessment and treatment of children aged 4-11 learners with learning difficulties. Liaised with multi-disciplinary team including teachers and parents to promote therapeutic goals.

Group therapy sessions at Cape Town Medi Clinic

• Group therapy to promote coping skills for patients with a variety of psychiatric diagnosis.

Work Assessments for employers and insurance companies

• Work visits, ADL assessments, perusal of documents and gathering of collateral information to compile reports

Education & Professional Registration

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, University of Stellenbosch, 1997
• Registered Occupational Therapist, HPCSA (OT 0033103) 

Continued Professional Development

Various courses and conferences covering the following topics:

Sensory Integration, early intervention, learning disabilities, assistive technology, seating, manual handling training, play therapy, paediatric assessments, behaviour optometry, handwriting, Covid 19, private practice ethics.

2017 - 5-day advanced course in diabetes care for health care professionals