Morategi Makgato
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pretoria
Summary
A passionate and goal-orientated professional, committed to embracing challenges that enhance one's skills and knowledge in the field.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Tshwane District Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for children with ASD, promoting parental support and increased therapy outcomes.
- Facilitated parent education on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Implemented individualized therapy plans tailored to patient's specific needs.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, and provided appropriate recommendations or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Improved community awareness on the importance of speech and language intervention with public speaking engagements at the Out Patient Department.
- Leveraged patient feedback to continuously improve therapy approaches and techniques.
- Developed resource materials for parents to continue speech therapy practices at home, enhancing progress.
- Promoted early detection of speech and language disorders through ward (KMC, Paediatric and Postnatal) screening programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Speech-Language Therapy
University Of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate -
Curro Academy Pretoria
East Lynne 04.2001 -
Skills
Creativity and Innovation
Patient Education
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Decision-Making
Caseload Management
Adaptability and Flexibility
Critical Thinking
Organizational Skills
Documentation And Reporting
Reliability
References
Mrs Faatima Joosub
Speech Therapy and Audiology HOD
Phone: +27 12 354 7633/ +27 78 985 6006
Email: Faatima777@gmail.com
Dr Vuledzani Ndanganeni
UKZN lecturer
Phone: +27 12 521 3842
Email: NdanganeniV@ukzn.ac.za
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Tshwane District Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Speech-Language Therapy
University Of Kwa-Zulu Natal
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate -
Curro Academy Pretoria
04.2001 -
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