Amber Hartslief
Occupational Therapist
Bloemfontein
Summary
Occupational Therapist with a proven track record at Nurture Hillandale, and Pelonomi Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through expert intervention planning and therapeutic techniques. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education. Demonstrates strong documentation skills and a compassionate approach, ensuring comprehensive care and optimal patient satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Occupational Therapist, Locum
Nurture Hillandale
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Increased patient engagement in therapeutic activities by incorporating innovative occupational therapy techniques.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely records while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Improved patient satisfaction by customizing therapy interventions to align with individual preferences and goals.
- Improved patient mobility with tailored exercise routines and manual therapy techniques.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by developing and implementing individualized therapy programs.
- Advocated for patients' needs, securing necessary resources and support services to aid in their rehabilitation.
- Enhanced communication with healthcare providers, sharing patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
Occupational Therapist, Medicolegal
Kruger Venter Attorneys
02.2024 - Current
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations for accurate reports.
- Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
- Remained updated on latest medical advancements through continuous professional development courses and conferences.
- Educated patients on preventative measures, contributing to a decrease in hospital readmissions.
- Assessed and compiled reports for Road Accident Fund cases.
Occupational Therapist, Community Service
Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
- Improved patient mobility with tailored exercise routines and manual therapy techniques.
- Improved functional outcomes for pediatric patients by integrating play-based therapy techniques into treatment plans.
- Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by developing and implementing individualized therapy programs.
- Increased patient engagement in therapeutic activities by incorporating innovative occupational therapy techniques.
- Advocated for occupational therapy services within healthcare system, highlighting value of occupational therapy in patient care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by customizing therapy interventions to align with individual preferences and goals.
- Developed patient education materials on ergonomics and injury prevention, promoting wellness in community.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing peer review system, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive approach to patient care, optimizing overall outcomes.
- Facilitated patient independence in daily living activities, employing adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.
Education
Bachelors of Occupational Therapy, With Honours. - Occupational Therapy
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa 01.2019 - 12.2023
Skills
Therapeutic techniques
Intervention planning
Treatment implementation
Assistive technology
Documentation skills
Progress monitoring
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Family and patient education
Patient assessments
Home modifications
Community integration
Resource utilization
Affiliations
HPCSA : OT0114430
OTASA
Timeline
Occupational Therapist, Medicolegal
Kruger Venter Attorneys
02.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist, Locum
Nurture Hillandale
01.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist, Community Service
Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelors of Occupational Therapy, With Honours. - Occupational Therapy
University of The Free State
01.2019 - 12.2023
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