Megan Giljam

I am a hard working and passionate person and I love my profession. I believe in the power of occupational therapy to uplift and improve the lives of all people. I enjoy working in a team and interacting with others who are able to bring different input to the optimal outcome for the client. I am looking for a new opportunity for learning and growth as well as an occupation that is closer to my home.

Occupational Therapist - Western Cape Department of Social Development - Sivuyile Residential Facility, Ground of Stikland Hospital, De La Haye Avenue, Bellville

(2019-03)

Directorate: Facility Management

• Provision of therapeutic program in a group setting
• Provision of therapeutic program through individual treatment sessions
• Managing and implementing a daily structured educational program, including training of caregivers
• Managing assistive devices
• Networking with NGOs, NPOs as well as other government departments

Clinical Team Manager - Shonaquip - Cape Town, South Africa

(2015-06 - 2019-01)

• Managing interventions and training conducted by clinical team members
• Strategic Development of Clinical Team interventions
• Development of Training and training materials to be presented all over Southern Africa

Occupational Therapist - Shonaquip - Cape Town, South Africa

(2011-09 - 2015-05)

• Provision of services to individual clients in the private sector
• Provision of support services to therapists working in the government sector
• Provision of training to therapists in the public and private sectors in all South African Provinces as well as other Southern African countries

Occupational Therapist - Eastern Cape Department of Health - Zithulele Hospital, Mqanduli, Eastern Cape

(2009-01 - 2011-06)

• Provision of inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy services, outpatient services both at the hospital, at the clinics as well as in the community
• Development and implementation of training as related to health topics, such as arthritis, hypertension, diabetes and HIV/AIDS
• Training of health care workers as well as people with disabilities and their families and communities

Community Service Occupational Therapist - Eastern Cape Department of Health - All Saints Hospital, Ngcobo, Eastern Cape

(2008-01 - 2008-12)

• Provision of inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy services
• Training and support of patients and caregivers accessing the service
• Training and support of junior colleagues

BSc - Occupational Therapy - University of Cape Town (2004 - 2007)