Zulfa Dominick
Kuilsriver
Summary
Occupational Therapist with a strong track record in efficient task completion and patient assessment. Expertise in developing tailored intervention plans and recommending adaptive equipment to improve daily living activities. Proven ability to communicate effectively and solve problems, resulting in personalized care and positive patient outcomes. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist Grade 2, Programme Coordinator
New Beginnings Intermediate Care Facility
06.2015 - 03.2025
- Managed outreach intervention program, providing support groups for discharged clients to strengthen relapse prevention.
- Established and led vocational rehabilitation project, facilitating work opportunities for disabled individuals through assessments and counseling.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and ensure effective client interventions.
- Oversaw bed management, coordinating admission requirements and optimizing bed occupancy rates.
- Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures and internal policies to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Organized clinical reports, treatment plans, and presentations for inter-departmental communication and documentation accuracy.
- Strengthened community partnerships through information sessions and training to benefit staff, clients, and families.
- Advocated for Occupational Therapy departmental needs, managing procurement and financial resources efficiently.
Education
Bsc. Honors - Occupational Therapy
The University of the Western Cape
01.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Standard operating procedures
- Assessments and counseling
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Bed management
- Clinical documentation
- Community partnerships
- Presentation Skills
- Project Management
- Supervisory Skills
- Mentoring and counseling skills
- Good written and verbal conduct
- Financial insight
- People Management skills
Employment History - Current Employer
New Beginnings Intermediate Care Facility, Stikland Hospital (Department of Health), Occupational Therapist Grade 2, Programme Coordinator, 06/05/15, New Beginnings Intermediate Care Facility is a Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Facility that mainly provides support to Stikland Hospital through the provision of therapeutic intermediate services with clients struggling to return to normality after a Psychiatric relapse.
Registration And Certificates
- HPCSA Registration, OT0080969
- Patient Safety Incident (PSI) Reporting and Learning Course
- Complaints, Compliments and Suggestions Management Course
- Risks associated with Tobacco use Course
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Training - 11 Modules
- POPI Act - Ethics course
- Managing Incapacity and Poor Performance Training
- Progressive Discipline for Supervisors and Managers
Interests
- Working as a team
- Driving projects in health management
References
- CEO Stikland Psychiatric Hospital: Lynette Van Der Berg 021 9404400
- Acting Operational Manager: Sr. Felicia Sheldon 0219105364
Education - Tertiary Qualification
The University of the Western Cape, Bsc. Honors Occupational Therapy, 4 years degree, Occupational Therapy, 2010
Personal Information
- ID Number: 890528 0221 088
- Ethnicity: Colored
- Dependents: 3
- Criminal Record: None
- Date of Birth: 05/28/89
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian
Timeline
Occupational Therapist Grade 2, Programme Coordinator
New Beginnings Intermediate Care Facility
06.2015 - 03.2025
Bsc. Honors - Occupational Therapy
The University of the Western Cape
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