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Kirsten Brittany Boyce

Kirsten Brittany Boyce

Occupational Therapist
Johannesburg

Summary

I am a qualified Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the Witwatersrand. The thing that defines me most is my passionate desire to learn new skills, apply these skills in practise, and to meet new people. I am a hardworking and disciplined individual. I am a hardworking and disciplined individual. I have accolades such as the Golden Key membership, three university scholarships (2019, 2021, and 2022), and I obtained six distinctions from Roedean School for Girls. I was also placed on the Dean’s List in 2021. I have been trained in physical, paediatric and psychosocial occupational therapy at university. I seek to use my time management, leadership skills, and good interpersonal communication to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Occupational Therapy student

University of the Witwatersrand
02.2019 - 12.2022
  • Over the last four years, I have gained much experience as an occupational therapy student - I have gone on various fieldwork blocks, and have worked with a number of different people (patients and colleagues).
  • I have completed all of the necessary modules and requirements for my qualification as an Occupational Therapist by December 2022

Occupational Therapy Student

Van Velden Hospital
Tzaneen
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Rural Fieldwork Block - Duration: 7 weeks (February 2022 - April 2022)
  • Completed all university requirements for rural block
  • Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.

Occupational Therapy Student

Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital
Vosloorus
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Institution Fieldwork Block - Duration: 7 weeks (April 2022 - June 2022)
  • Completed all university requirements for institution block
  • Physical assessments and treatments for patients with Spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and strokes.

Occupational Therapy Student

Tara the H. Moross Psychiatric Hospital
Johannesburg
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Elective Block - Duration: 4 weeks (July 2022 - August 2022)
  • Conducted group assessment and therapy sessions
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.

Occupational Therapy Student

Isipho Sethu Special School
Vosloorus
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Community Block - Duration: 4 weeks (July 2022 - August 2022)
  • Completed all university requirements for community block
  • Conducted group assessment and therapy sessions
  • Conducted individual sessions with children with severe intellectual disabilities and learning disabilities.

Occupational Therapy Student

Avalon Home for the physically disabled and St Giles Home for the physically disabled
Johannesburg
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Physical Block - duration: 5 weeks (August 2021 - September 2021)
  • Completed all university requirements for third year physical block

Occupational Therapy Student

San Salvador Home
Johannesburg
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Psychiatric Block - duration: 5 weeks (September 2021 - October 2021)
  • Completed all university requirements for third year psychiatric block

Promotional Representative and Child Minder

Boss Activations
Johannesburg
12.2019 - 12.2019
  • Promotional work for Boss Activations at a staff Christmas family function (a once-off job)
  • Meeting families, and participating in play activities with staff members’ children
  • Ensuring the safety of the children.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy, Health Sciences

University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2019 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Roedean School For Girls
Johannesburg
01.2014 - 11.2018

Primary School -

Kingsmead College
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2005 - 12.2013

Skills

Time management

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Interests

Travelling

Volunteering and Community Involvement

Public Speaking

Sports

Reading

Timeline

Occupational Therapy Student

Isipho Sethu Special School
08.2022 - 09.2022

Occupational Therapy Student

Tara the H. Moross Psychiatric Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2022

Occupational Therapy Student

Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2022

Occupational Therapy Student

Van Velden Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2022

Occupational Therapy Student

San Salvador Home
09.2021 - 10.2021

Occupational Therapy Student

Avalon Home for the physically disabled and St Giles Home for the physically disabled
08.2021 - 09.2022

Promotional Representative and Child Minder

Boss Activations
12.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy, Health Sciences

University of The Witwatersrand
02.2019 - 12.2022

Occupational Therapy student

University of the Witwatersrand
02.2019 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Roedean School For Girls
01.2014 - 11.2018

Primary School -

Kingsmead College
01.2005 - 12.2013
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