Garere Tanya Guriras
Uis-Erongo Region Namibia
Summary
Driven and resourceful Occupational Therapy Intern with 7+ years of Voluntary experience in improving daily living standards by caring for others in the local communities. Who perfectly completes assigned task with focus on quality. Dependable and quick learning team player with effective communication and Management Skills. Detail- oriented with superb people skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Intern
Ministry of Health and Social Services
11.2024 - Current
Chief Occupational Therapist: 0816491589
Volunteer
Hada-Huigu "You For Your Community" Foundation
01.2016 - Current
- Tutored and helped the children with homework at the Hada-huigu Orphanage and Welfare Centre (inspiration behind our NGO name)- 2015-2017.
- Maintained good routine by planning and practicing operational routine activities (2015-2017).
- Keeping a good communication channel with the fundraisers and sponsors of the foundation (2023-2025).
- Conducted surveys among service recipients to gauge satisfaction levels and identify areas needing improvement or expansion efforts.
- Community project on Menstrual hygiene and period poverty in Uis school going girls, reusable sanitary products.
- Health campaigns: Chronic patients Uis Clinic.
- Mercia Ebrecht: 0812501337
Volunteer
Lions Frail-Care Center (old Age Home)
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Planted and maintained gardens for the elderly within their homes.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Guided and assisted elders who encountered difficulties in performing their activities of daily living.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Namibia
Windhoek, Khomas Namibia04.2024
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther High School
Okombahe, Erongo Namibia12.2018
Skills
- Risk Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Workflow Improvements
- Creativity
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Communicate and connect effectively
- Make difficult conversations easy
- Empower youth and empathetic
- Patience and compassion
- Administrative Support
- Report Writing
Accomplishments
- Founder and Co-Founder of NGO, Hada-huigu "You for your community" Foundation
- Certificate in Youth Engagement and Empowerment from the Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung/European Union Project on CSO's in Namibia
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (Honours) from the Univeristy of Namibia (Hage Geingob Campus)
- Ministry of Health and Social Services, Occupational Therapy Intern (2024-2025)
Hobbies
Engaging in activities that evoke the limbic system (creativity and imagination) such as painting, listening to music, storytime sessions and sunsets. As well as exploratory activities like trying out new recipes, mountain hiking and game drives.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1
KhoeKhoe-gowab
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Intern
Ministry of Health and Social Services
11.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Lions Frail-Care Center (old Age Home)
11.2017 - 01.2018
Volunteer
Hada-Huigu "You For Your Community" Foundation
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Namibia
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther High School
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