Jamie Forde

I am a qualified occupational therapist currently nearing completion of my community service term. I have a passion for patient care and thrive in a team environment, but equally comfortable working independently. My educational experience exposed me to diverse settings such as psychiatric, pediatric, geriatric & community and I am adept at implementing therapeutic interventions for clients of all ages.

03/2024 – 02/2025 Cape Town, South Africa Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital - Forensics Community Service Occupational Therapist

Diagnosis seen

•Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, SUD. Substance induced Psychosis, Major Neurocognitive Disorder, Mild-Moderate ID, etc.

2021 – 02/2024 Cape Town, South Africa Iron Steak and Bar Waitress and Hostess

Key Skills developed

•Strong communication and interpersonal skills

•Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

•Multitasking and time management

•Attention to detail and problem-solving

•Customer interaction

2020 – 2023 Cape Town, South Africa The University of the Western Cape Student - Occupational Therapist

Fieldwork Blocks: 7 weeks at each placement

Scholastic Paediatrics at Athlone Primary School 

Clinical Duties

•Assessment of individuals, intervention planning, implementation, and reporting.

•Planning and running gross motor groups

Diagnosis Seen: •Undiagnosed Paediatric clients.

Neuro Paediatrics at Red Cross Children's Hospital

Clinical Duties

•Assessment of individuals, intervention planning, implementation, and reporting.

•Cover sessions in burns and medical ward when needed.

•Treat burns clinic patients

Diagnosis Seen

•TBIs, MVAs, PVAs, TB Meningitis, GDD, Hydrocephalus, Posterior fossa tumor, Burns and more.

Long-Term Psychogeriatrics at Faircape Tokai

Clinical Duties

•Assesment of individuals, intervention planning, implementation, and reporting.

•Running sensory stimulation and leisure participation groups daily.

•Attending patient outings

•Carer training regarding transfers

Diagnosis Seen

•Neurocognitive disorders(Dementia and Alzheimer's) and Parkinson's

Alcohol and Drug Rehab at Stikland

Clinical Duties

•Group assessment, intervention planning, implementation of the pre-exisiting group treatment program, and reporting.

•Feedback and participation in Cardex and Ward Rounds

•Monitoring for and reporting on withdrawal symptoms.

Diagnosis Seen

•Substance Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Substance Induced Psychosis.

Community Occupational Therapy in Fisantekraal 

Clinical Duties

•Plan and execute the community entry process

•Identification of injustices and difficulties faced in the community.

•Identifying & communicating with key community members.

•Run capacity-building groups

•Planning and implementation of a project alongside community members.

•Assist with tasks at Resilient Kids

•Reporting.

2020 – 2022 Cape Town, South Africa OINC Kids Care & Esprit Academy Aftercare Facilitator || PA/Administration Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

Aftercare Facilitator: 

•Childcare and supervision of children aged 8m-13y

•Supervison and assistance in an additional needs class

•Scholar transport services

•Aupair and Babysitting Services

PA & Administration Manager:

Various administration functions including, but not limited to:

•Planning

•Communication

•Billing and recon

•Hiring

06/2019 – 12/2019 Chantalle and Gerrit Snyman Aupair

Care for twins twice a week starting at three months old.

ORGANIZATIONS

2019 – 2019 ASLAN Hope in Sport Hockey Coach and Volunteer 

Hockey Coach(2019)

•Coaching various junior teams for Curro School, Century City

•Planning and executing sessions and game strategies

Outreach Work & Volunteering(2017-2019)

•Coaching sports and Life Skills to various underprivileged communities in Cape Town. •Coaching and introducing a variety of sports and physical activities

• Building relationships with communities and individuals in the community
• Planning and executing outreach days

2020 – 2023 Cape Town, South Africa

Bsc Occupational Therapy