Community Service Occupational Therapist at R.K. Khan Hospital – Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal (2026-01 – Present)
- Delivered comprehensive occupational therapy services across acute inpatient, outpatient, paediatric, neurological, psychiatric, and rehabilitation settings within a high-volume urban regional hospital.
- Gained extensive experience assessing and treating patients with neurological disorders, orthopaedic injuries, developmental delays, stroke, psychiatric conditions, cognitive impairments, upper limb injuries, burns, trauma, spinal conditions, chronic pain, and functional limitations, while developing individualised, evidence-based intervention programmes to maximise independence and quality of life.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams including doctors, physiotherapists, speech therapists, nurses, psychologists, and social workers.
- Played an active role in a quality improvement initiative dedicated to enhancing evidence-based management, rehabilitation protocols, and functional outcomes for patients with flexor and extensor tendon injuries, contributing to improved quality of care and patient recovery
TEFL Teacher at Topica Native / Global TEFL (2019-04 – 2019-10)
- Developed strong relationships with adult Vietnamese students through communication and collaboration.
- Promoted cultural exchange within the classroom by sharing experiences from various countries and cultures as part of lesson content.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring every student had the opportunity for success in their English language studies.
