INDIPHILE GWELESHA
Bachelor Of Science In Occupational Therapy
16 Hospitaal Road, Middelburg
Summary
Well-trained Occupational Therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted intervention plans to support client's need. Professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to variety of patients. Skills including creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and wellbeing. Focused on using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach highest potential.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist (Community Service)
Middelburg Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
Role and Responsibilities.
- Rendering comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients at in-patient and out-patient department.
- Recommendations of assistive devices.
- Administration of standardized and non-standardized tests.
- Writing reports for patients.
- To execute administrative, record keeping and managerial tasks related to patient care.
- To execute administrative tasks related to the OT department and ensure optimal function of the OT department according to the NCS and Ideal Hospital.
- Contribute to the OT departmental projects such as home programmes, well development information pamphlets and planning OT awareness events.
- Involved in developing treatment plans for patients, including setting specific goals, selecting appropriate interventions, attending MDT ward round and creating a structured plan for therapy.
- Conducting therapeutic groups to patients
- Participated in quality assurance Audits.
- Adhered to provincial, hospital, clinical and departmental policies, procedure and regulations.
- Managed allocated human resources within the department.
- Participated in Continous Professional Development Programs, workshops and inservice trainings.
Education
National Senior Certificate
Jixini Senior Secondary School
201812.2018
Bachelor of Science - in Occupational Therapy
University of Western Cape
2022 04.2001 -
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Pay attention to detail
Good team work skills
Good interpersonal skills
Good problem solving skills
Adaptive and flexible
Intervention Planning
Progress Monitoring
Treatment Implementation
Family and Patient Education
Personal Details
- Date of Birth : 21/10/2000
- Marital Status : Single
- Nationality : South African
- Gender : Female
- Driving License : Code 10
- Professional Council : HPCSA (OT0115916)
- HPCSA date of registration : 05/01/2024
Language
- English
- IsiXhosa
- Isizulu
Key Competeces
• Administrative tasks and writing reports.
• Computer literate.
• Wheelchair seating
• Administering Tests.
• Conducting therapeutic groups.
• Making splints and pressure garment.
References
Mrs. Susan Van Aswegen - Middelburg Hospital
Chief Occupational Therapist.
susanvanaswegen@outlook.com
083 298 3618
Prof Mohamed Soeker - University of Western Cape
HOD of Occupational Therapy Department
msoeker@uwc.ac.za
082 717 5432
Ms. Jamieh Leigh Vlotman - Valkenberg Hospital
Occupational Therapist
JamieLeigh.Vlotman@westerncape.gov.za
072 997 3085
Timeline
Occupational Therapist (Community Service)
Middelburg Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - in Occupational Therapy
University of Western Cape
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate
Jixini Senior Secondary School