Painting and embroidery
Sahar Sheik Hoosen
Speech Therapist
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Driven and motivated Speech Therapist with a passion for creativity and problem-solving. Experienced in delivering high-quality therapeutic services, with a strong foundation in building and managing a department. My creative interests in drawing, painting, and embroidry fuel my resourceful approach to therapy. Eager to expand my knowledge and skills, I am committed to continuous learning and to providing exceptional care. I aim to share my expertise and contribute meaningfully to a dynamic team while enhancing the lives of those I work with.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
6
6
Languages
Work History
Community Service Speech Therapist
Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
During my community service, I played a key role in establishing and running the hospital's speech therapy department in a rural area with minimal resources. This involved developing and implementing treatment programs, adapting therapy methods to suit the available resources, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care. I developed strong problem solving and resourcefulness skills, improving my ability to innovate under constraints while delivering high-quality care to patients and enhancing patient's quality of life through the development and execution of customized treatment plans.
Karate Instructor
01.2019 - 11.2019
As a karate coach, I developed key skills while teaching various age groups. These skills include: discipline, leadership, respect, patience, and flexibility.
Education
Bachelors of Speech And Language Pathology - NQF Level 8
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Virtual Assitance Course - Completed
Udemy
Online Course 04.2001 -
Skills
- Articulation therapy, phonological awareness, auditory processing
- Evaluation and Treatment of speech, language, communication and swallowing for children with austism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, ADHD, developmental delays
- Evaluation and intervention of dysphagia in neonates, pediatrics and adults
- Evaluation and intervention for adults with traumatic brain injuries, dementia, aphasia, dysarthria, tracheostomy, voice disorders
- Adept in both formal and informal assessments
- Flexibile
- Report writing skills
- Able to make appropriate referrals
- Work well in a multi-discplinary team
- Counselling skills including empathy, cultural sensitivity, self-reflection and self-awareness
- Problem solving skills
- Able to build a good rapport with families and clients
Certification
Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa [HPCSA]
Interests
Karate, tennis, table-tennis
Reading books and korean comics
Puzzles
Anime
Timeline
Community Service Speech Therapist
Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Karate Instructor
01.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelors of Speech And Language Pathology - NQF Level 8
University of Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
Virtual Assitance Course - Completed
Udemy
04.2001 -
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