Siviwe Joxo
Physiotherapist
Cape Town
Summary
Dedicated and committed Physiotherapist eager to help patients reach their best outcomes. With more than 3 years of working in a Rehabilitation setting I have gained good knowledge and experience with evaluating and treating Adult Neurological, Post operative Orthopaedic, Spinal Cord and Cardiorespiratory conditions in an In-patient setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Physiotherapist
Rita Henn & Partners
11.2022 - Current
- Responsible for Assessing and Managing Adult patients with: Neurological, Post operative Orthopaedic, Cardiorespiratory and Medical conditions in an in-patient Sub-acute facility.
- Worked well in a Multi-Disciplinary team (Including Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists and Doctors) to achieve successful Rehabilitation outcomes.
- Attended family meetings and facilitated Care-Giver training sessions to ensure a safe discharge for all patients.
- Completed Administrative tasks, including Admission, Progress and Discharge Reports for patients and Mobility aid motivation letters.
- Provided home exercise programs for patients to continue their rehabilitation outside of the clinic setting.
Junior Physiotherapist
Life St Dominics Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Effectively Assessing and Treating Adult patients with: Neurological, Orthopaedic and Spinal Cord Injuries in an Acute In-patient setting.
- Worked well in a Multi-Disciplinary team to achieve successful Rehabilitation outcomes.
- Attended family meetings and facilitated Care-Giver training sessions to ensure a safe discharge for all patients.
- Completed Administrative tasks, including Reports and Motivation letters for Assistive devices.
Community Service Physiotherapist
Itemoheng District Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Gained exposure to Hospital In-Patients, Out-patients, Clinic patients and also involved in Community Outreaches.
- Worked in a Multi-disciplinary Team with Occupational Therapists, Dieticians and Doctors.
- Assessed patients for appropriate assistive devices for mobility.
- Documented patient's daily treatments as per the guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Stutterheim High School
Stutterheim, Eastern Cape 12.2015
Skills
Effective Communication
Focused
Goal-Orientated
Good time management
Hard working
Valuable Interpersonal skills
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
Xhosa
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Sotho
Intermediate (B1)
Interests
Going to the gym
Reading
References
Rene Nilsson- Unit Manager at Rita Henn & Partners, Tygervalley
076 684 2343
Anneke Fourie- Senior Physiotherapist at Rita Henn & Partners, Tygervalley
079 895 1578
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Rita Henn & Partners
11.2022 - Current
Junior Physiotherapist
Life St Dominics Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2021 - 10.2022
Community Service Physiotherapist
Itemoheng District Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
University of Cape Town
04.2001 -
Stutterheim High School
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