Belleza Rikhotso

Dedicated and compassionate Speech Therapist and Audiologist with comprehensive clinical experience across pediatric and adult populations in both hospital and community settings. Completed community service in a high-volume public healthcare environment, delivering evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and intervention in speech, language, swallowing, hearing, and vestibular disorders. Skilled in managing diverse caseloads, working independently and within multidisciplinary teams, and providing culturally responsive, patient-centered care.

Strong focus on early identification, rehabilitation, and improving hearing and functional communication outcomes. Holds a valid driver's license and own vehicle, enabling flexibility and reliable service delivery.

Undergraduate speech-Language Pathology and Audiology - Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University - Pretoria, South Africa

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

• Gained hands-on experience in hospital, clinic, and school-based settings
• Conducted supervised assessments and therapy sessions for speech, language, and hearing disorders
• Assisted in audiological evaluations and rehabilitation processes
• Provided therapy for pediatric and adult patients, including special needs populations
• Developed skills in case management, treatment planning, and progress monitoring
• Completed a research dissertation and participated in academic research presentations

Community service Speech Therapist and Audiologist - Limpopo Department of health - Tzaneen, South Africa

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

Completed a compulsory community service year as a dual Speech Therapist and Audiologist within the public health sector, and achieved the following Audiological experience;

• Conducted comprehensive speech, language, and hearing assessments across paediatric and adult population
• Delivered speech-language therapy for communication disorders, cognitive-communication impairments, and voice disorders
• Assessed and managed dysphagia (swallowing disorders) in hospital patients
• Performed diagnostic audiology, including Pure tone audiometry, Tympanometry, Otoacoustic emmisions and Auditory Brainstem Response and hearing screenings
• Conducted Vestibular assessments and rehabilitation
• Provided variety of hearing aid fitting, programming, and follow-up care, including patient counselling and device management
• Managed Hearing Aids accessories sales and billing within the department
• Implemented early childhood intervention and caregiver training programs
• Managed a high-volume caseload in a resource-limited public healthcare setting
• Collaborated effectively within multidisciplinary teams (doctors, nurses, dietitians, and other therapists)
• Participated in health promotion and preventative care initiatives
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation and reporting in line with HPCSA and Department of Health standards

Matric - Ndhambi High School (2016-01 - 2020-12)

Bachelor - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology - Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (2021-01 - 2024-12)