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
