Fatima Gega
Speech Therapist
Durban
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Speech Therapist dedicated to providing individualized and effective assessments which lead to accurate patient diagnosis and generate tailor made treatment plans. Ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Speech Therapist
Umphumulo Hospital
Durban
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained detailed documentation on patient progress, adjusting therapy plans as needed to achieve optimal results.
- Promoted early intervention strategies among pediatric populations at risk for developmental delays impacting communication abilities.
- Monitored patients' progress according to goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients with various speech, developmental language disorders, neurological communication disorder, as well as feeding and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).
- Developed treatment plans based on in-depth knowledge as well as specific student needs.
- Advocated for those with special speech and language needs to parents and schools.
- Worked with families to help cope with speech disorders and educated parents, siblings and guardians on how to remain strong support network.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
Education
Bachelor of Speech Language Therapy - Health Sciences
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
South Africa, Westville 12.2023 -
Skills
Effective communicator with excellent problem solving skills and able to work well with team members/patients
Flexible and good adaptability skills
Proficient verbal and written communicator
Good decision making skills
Patient and passionate
Time management
Timeline
Speech Therapist
Umphumulo Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Speech Language Therapy - Health Sciences
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
12.2023 -
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