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Fatimah-Zahra Hendricks

Fatimah-Zahra Hendricks

Cape Town

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated junior occupational therapist with an interest in mental health, child learning and development, and community development practice. Experience in working in diverse settings with clients across all stages of development and a passion for advocating for occupational justice for clients and communities so that they may health, well-being, and quality of life.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Service Practitioner

Department of Health
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Rendering occupational therapy clinical intervention to clients.
  • Participating in community outreach and development projects.
  • Undertaking general administrative duties.
  • Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Community Development Practice Block

University of Cape Town
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • NOAH Woodstock

Child Learning and Development Block

University of Cape Town
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Zeekoevlei Primary School

Mental Health Clinical Practice

University of Cape Town
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Akeso Clinic Kenilworth
  • ComCare Trust
  • Akeso Clinic Milnerton

Work Practice Clinical Practice

University of Cape Town
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Dominican School for Deaf Children
  • I Love Coffee Roastery & Deli

Physical Health Clinical Practice

University of Cape Town
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Red Cross Children's Hospital Burns Unit
  • Glendale Home

Head of Occupational Therapy

SHAWCO Health
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Company Overview: SHAWCO Health (University of Cape Town)
  • Overseeing occupational therapy services at weekly SHAWCO clinics.
  • Managing subcommittee portfolios.
  • Monthly report-backs to steering committee.
  • Managing yearly budget.

Transformation Committee Member

Faculty of Health Sciences
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Company Overview: University of Cape Town
  • Undergraduate representative on the Transformation Committee for the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Services in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Cape Town


Education

Bachelor of Science - BSc. Occupational Therapy

University of Cape Town
12-2023

High School Diploma -

Westerford High School
Cape Town, South Africa
12-2018

Skills

  • Proficient in English and Afrikaans (written and spoken)
  • Beginner level in isiZulu and isiXhosa (spoken)
  • Trained in dialectical behavioural therapy
  • Trained in Vona Du Toit's Model of Creative Ability
  • Currently training in Ayres Sensory Integration
  • Multi-disciplinary collaboration
  • Facilitation of psychiatric groups and individual intervention
  • Group and individual paediatric intervention

Professional Development

  • Management of the Acute Stroke Patient Workshop - presented by mOTivated workshops
  • Dynamic & Static Progressive Splinting Workshop - presented by mOTivated workshops
  • High Risk Baby Workshop - presented by mOTivated workshops
  • Wheelchair Seating Workshop - presented by The OT Link
  • Bridging the Departments of Health and Education: The Role of OTs with school-going age children - presented by The OT Link
  • DBT Skills Training for Practitioners - presented by Danielle Krige (Occupational Therapist)
  • Vona Du Toit Model of Creative Ability Training - presented by Daleen Casteleijn via The OT Link (current)
  • SASIC Level 1 Ayres Sensory Integration - South African Institute for Sensory Integration (current)

Timeline

Community Service Practitioner

Department of Health
01.2024 - 12.2024

Community Development Practice Block

University of Cape Town
09.2023 - 10.2023

Child Learning and Development Block

University of Cape Town
07.2023 - 08.2023

Work Practice Clinical Practice

University of Cape Town
04.2023 - 06.2023

Physical Health Clinical Practice

University of Cape Town
08.2022 - 10.2022

Mental Health Clinical Practice

University of Cape Town
04.2022 - 07.2023

Head of Occupational Therapy

SHAWCO Health
03.2021 - 10.2022

Transformation Committee Member

Faculty of Health Sciences
03.2021 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - BSc. Occupational Therapy

University of Cape Town

High School Diploma -

Westerford High School
Fatimah-Zahra Hendricks