Almare' Ebersohn
Hoopstad
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist who helps an individual develop, recover or maintain the skills needed for daily living and work. My main focus is to promote independence, participation and overall well-being. Skills include creating individualised treatment plans to maximise patient's independence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Hoopstad Sentrum Vir Bejaardes
01.2020 - Current
- Enhance overall quality of life for patients by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial and sensory impairments.
- Perform assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing individualised treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Document patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provide education to patients, families and care givers on coping strategies, adaptive equipment and safety modifications. Equipping them with strategies to support patient optimal.
- Consult with direct-care staff and multi-disciplinary team to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Increase patient engagement in group therapeutic activities by incorporating innovative occupational therapy techniques.
- Establish compassionate and caring relationships with patients and families.
Occupational Therapist (Private Practice)
Almare' Liebenberg Occupational Therapy
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Implemented creative problem-solving methods to address complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or comorbid conditions in patients.
- Performed assessments to determine impairments
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently.
- Strengthened parent involvement in therapy sessions by offering education on techniques to support their child's development at home.
- Reduced classroom barriers for students with disabilities by collaborating with teachers to modify materials or implement accommodations.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge through attending conferences, workshops and webinars to stay current on latest advancements in occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapist Community Service
Mohau District Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment and safety modifications.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations and potential for improvement.
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximise opportunities for wellness.
- Advocated for patients needs, securing necessary resources and support services to aid in their rehabilitation.
- Increased patient engagement in therapeutic activities by incorporating innovative occupational therapy techniques.
- Types of Occupational Therapy interventions include: Group therapy (Stroke group, Pre-natal group, Developmental delay group), Outreaches (to Old Age Home, Day care and Clinics), Individual therapy for patients with various diagnosis.
Occupational Therapy Student
The Therapy Centre
06.2016 - 11.2018
- General administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, ordering stationery, preparing therapy areas etc.
- Performed complex administrative tasks as acting practice manager in her absence when she was on leave.
- Observed assessment and treatment sessions with the Occupational Therapist.
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa12-2018
National Senior Certificate -
C & N Sekondêre Meisieskool Oranje
Bloemfontein, South Africa12-2014
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Patient assessments and intervention planning
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Effective communication
Personal Information
ID Number: 9510270201089
Gender: Female
Nationality: South African
Disability: No
Additional Information
HPCSA OT0101648
Certification
- Autism is real, 2018
- The World Federation of Occupational Therapist Congress, 2018
- Caring for the person with dementia, 2019
- Introduction to Neuro-Anatomy, 2019
- Introductory Play Therapy Workshop, 2019
- Special Needs Child, 2019
- Alzheimer South Africa, 2019 - 2023
- MOCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) Interpretation Course, 2020
- Supervise University of the Free State Occupational Therapy Students, 2021
- Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa Congress, 2024
References
Ms L Kapp, Manager at Hoopstad Sentrum vir Bejaardes, 053 444 1319
Ms E Erasmus, former Occupational Therapist at Mohau District Hospital, 082 507 6690
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Hoopstad Sentrum Vir Bejaardes
01.2020 - Current
Occupational Therapist (Private Practice)
Almare' Liebenberg Occupational Therapy
01.2020 - 10.2023
Occupational Therapist Community Service
Mohau District Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
Occupational Therapy Student
The Therapy Centre
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Autism is real, 2018
- The World Federation of Occupational Therapist Congress, 2018
- Caring for the person with dementia, 2019
- Introduction to Neuro-Anatomy, 2019
- Introductory Play Therapy Workshop, 2019
- Special Needs Child, 2019
- Alzheimer South Africa, 2019 - 2023
- MOCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) Interpretation Course, 2020
- Supervise University of the Free State Occupational Therapy Students, 2021
- Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa Congress, 2024
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
University of The Free State
National Senior Certificate -
C & N Sekondêre Meisieskool Oranje
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