Occupational Therapist Training
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL PROFILE
A competent, adaptable, enthusiastic and resourceful occupational
therapist with 7 years of clinical experience.
Takes great pride in both personal and teamwork.
Communicates effectively at all levels and possesses considerable
leadership and management skills and experience
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a career opportunity as an Occupational Therapist in a
professional setting with supportive mentors, team oriented colleagues
and progressive perspectives.
SKILLS PROFILE
Demonstrable competence and resourcefulness working within a variety of
practice settings including paediatrics, community, mental health,
Learning Disability, Forensics and Acute (inpatient) rehabilitation with
clients across their life-span.
Knowledge and skills in a range of therapy techniques including
Neurodevelopmental approach, Vestibular and balance rehabilitation,
Interactive metronome and Sensory Integration
Demonstrable competence in the use of standardized and non standardized
assessment tools including the FIM, MVPT, Movement ABC, TVPS and the
battery of MOHO assessments
Knowledge and skill in the design, fabrication and use of a range of
tailor-made and client specific splints (orthotics) and other assistive
devices such as feeding aids. Able to assess and train use of
mobility/transfer aids such as wheelchairs and walkers
Ability to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Voted best
employee-2008
Ability to plan, organize and facilitate events, meetings and workshops.
Knowledge of and experience with management and organizational systems
and procedures.
Ability to fundraise and mobilize resources.
Good leadership and customer-relations background. Voted best KCH
manager-2009, Voted Care, Professionalism and Comfort (CPR) hero for the
months of Jan & Feb 2013
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Occupational Therapist
Oct 2012 - Date
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg - an acute inpatient
rehabilitation hospital
. Carrying out essential and appropriate occupational therapy
interventions and procedures such as therapeutic exercise, fabrication
& issuing of splints (orthoses), Neurodevelopmental techniques,,
cognitive training, therapeutic use of occupations and the education
of patient and family on the use of adaptive equipment to perform
relevant and meaningful occupations. An average 7 patient daily
caseload with 1.5hr treatment sessions each.
. Employing the use of appropriate technology such as the WII and
computer software, adapted equipments and environments (such as
training kitchens) in the rehabilitation process to achieve functional
outcomes.
. Employing the use of appropriate physical modalities including heat,
cold, electro therapy and ultrasound to augment therapy.
. Prepared exercise and educational protocols for clients and carers to
follow in the rehabilitation process including home exercise programs.
. Communicating with and collaborating with other team members including
case managers, physicians, nurses and therapists to ensure the
realisation of client goals
Occupational Therapist
Dec2010 - Oct 2012
St Lukes Healthcare/Mild Professional Care homes, UK - a low secure
learning disability, traumatic brain injury and mental illness adolescent
and adult rehabilitation facilities.
. Carried out standardized assessments and treatments within the
department's adopted frame of reference. Treatments included ADL
training, life skills training, vocational rehabilitation and group
work.
. Carried out activity risk assessments and management including
properly documenting and liaising with staff supporting/facilitating
activities with clients to ensure health, safety and security of all
involved.
. Prepared IEPs in collaboration with special needs teachers to ensure
achievement of clients educational goals.
. Employed the use of interpersonal strategies, behavioural
modifications techniques, therapeutic use of self and other
interventions to manage challenging behaviour in the course of working
with service-users and colleagues.
. Communicated and presented information, orally and in writing in a
clear and logical manner as part of MDT working, in statutory reports
and meetings, with senior management and directorate and with clients.
. Liaised with appropriate and relevant local community services and
agencies in the care of the service-users including community learning
disability/mental health teams, voluntary agencies and independent
advocacy service.
. Carried out activity risk assessments and management including
properly documenting and liaising with staff(support
workers)supporting/facilitating activities with clients to ensure
health, safety and security of all involved.
. Employed the use of interpersonal strategies, therapeutic use of self
and other interventions to manage challenging behaviour in the course
of working with clients and colleagues.
. Involved in Risk Assessment and management.
. Prepared a position paper to improve the quality of the service in
accordance with department of health minimum standards and best
practice guidelines and other statutory body policies. This led to the
restructuring of the therapies department.
Occupational Therapist
April 2010 to Dec 2010
Independent Private Practice - Kampala & Entebbe area, Uganda
. Took a 6 months break from employment to prepare for eventual
relocation to the UK and maintained a private client caseload of an
average 12 children per month seen within their own homes at least
twice a week.
Senior Occupational Therapist/ Programme Team Leader
Jun 2008 to April 2010
Katalemwa Cheshire Home, Kampala, Uganda (including a short placement at
the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital in the UK)
. Assessed and planned treatment programs for children referred to the
Occupational Therapy Service and was responsible for the design,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of such programs, which may be
carried out by other Occupational Therapists in conjunction with other
staff.
. Providing psycho-social support, advice and training to parents of
children with learning disabilities. Instrumental in setting up several
Parent Mutual Support Groups.
. Reviewed and evaluated the Occupational Therapy service regularly, to
identify, respond to and make recommendations for future developments.
. Ensured that Occupational Therapy standards were maintained in accordance
with recognized standards of practice and Code of Ethics.
. Participated in regular supervision and individual performance appraisal
of 21 team members.
. Directed and supervised Occupational Therapists, support staff,
Occupational Therapy students and volunteers.
. Liaised with other disciplines and agencies as appropriate including
legal aid, parents support, development and educational agencies in
support of the children with disabilities.
. Ensured the safety of self and others and the maintenance of the
environments and equipment used in the workplace in accordance with local
policies and procedures.
. Prepared necessary monthly, quarterly and annual reports and provided
statistical information as required.
. Organised and conducted the teaching/training of staff and students of
own and other disciplines.
. Monitored and contributed to developments in Occupational Therapy and all
relevant matters in the country, attending senior management and
professional body meetings, training courses.
. Worked in partnership with the relevant advocacy, statutory and voluntary
agencies to assist in achieving the overall aims of projects and meeting
specific needs of clients.
. Was involved in research and Audits within the department, organization
and as part of professional development.
. Was part of the outreach team that regularly conducted community
outreaches for outreach clinics and home visits as part of the Community
Based Rehabilitation approach.
Occupational Therapist
Jan 2007 to May 2008
Katalemwa Cheshire Home, Kampala, Uganda
. Tested and evaluated children's physical and mental abilities to
determine realistic rehabilitation goals for children with disabilities
in collaboration with their parents. Assessed an average 15 new children
a day.
. Selected activities that would help children with disabilities learn play
and selfcare skills within limits of their mental and physical
capabilities and used various techniques including Bobath and Sensory
Integration and modalities/media including thermal and electrical
stimulation .
. Facilitated group therapy sessions for children with learning and other
disabilities to improve social, fine motor, cognitive and other skills.
. Recommended changes in childrens' living and school environments
consistent with their needs and capabilities.
. Consulted with rehabilitation team to select activity programs and gave
occupational therapy input in the overall rehabilitation plan.
. Developed and participated in health promotion programs, community
activities, and/or discussions to promote childhood health, facilitate
social adjustment including schooling, and prevent physical or mental
disability.
. Designed and fabricated, or requisitioned special supplies and equipment,
such as splints, braces, wheelchairs, special seating and other aids.
. Conducted regular home and school visits for home-based care,
environmental assessments and adaptation as well as parent/teacher
education.
. Participated in the development of the organizations strategic plan as
well as a number of policy documents such as HIV Workplace policy and
Child Protection Policy.
Volunteer Occupational Therapist
Jul 2006 to Dec 2006
Katalemwa Cheshire Home, Kampala, Uganda- a rehabilitation center for
children with disabilities employing a community based rehabilitation
approach.
. Set up an occupational therapy service at the Home initially providing
regular therapy for an average 15 resident clients a day and an average
10 day care clients a day through individual and group sessions.
qualifications
MSc Occupational Therapy
Candidate(Completing 2014)
Sheffield Hallam University, UK
Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Graduated 2006
Mulago Paramedical Training Institutes, Uganda
http://www.wfot.org/singleSchool.asp
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
Graduated 2002
Makerere High School, Kampala, Uganda
ADDITIONAL TRAINING/CPD.
2013
Completed training in NDT treatment of the Hemiplegic patient,
Interactive Metronome and Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation and
other healthstream courses
2010
Completed mandatory trainings including in Fire safety, Mental Health
Act, Mental Capacity Act, First Aid etc
2010
Completed a certificate course in Finance for non-financial managers
2009
Completed a certificate course of Management in Practice at the British
Council.
2008
Completed week-long Continuous Professional Development workshop in
clinical reasoning in Occupational Therapy in November.
2008
Exchange Placement in Hand Therapy at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital,
Exeter, UK for a 4 wks period of training, observation and practice in
July/August.
2008
Organized and Participated in externally facilitated in-house trainings
in Public Relations, communication, Confidence building, Monitoring &
Evaluation in June and July.
2008
Completed certificate course in Bobath Treatment of cerebral palsy and
neurological disorders from the London Bobath Center.
2003
Completed certificate effective counseling course at Makerere University
Medical School.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
US National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapists -
Passed exam and Certified in 2011
Virginia Board of Medicine - Liscenced as Occupational Therapist since
2012
Health Care Professions Council of United Kingdom - HCPC Registered since
2010. Reg No. OT61526
British Association of Occupational Therapist - Professional member
Uganda Association of Occupational Therapist - Active Full member
Allied Health Professions Council of Uganda - Active member
Visa Credentialing Verification certificate - Issued 2011
CONTACT DETAILS
TSUBIRA BERNERD GORDON
4450-2 Jefferson Pointe Lane
Prince George
VA 23875
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