Occupational Therapist
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS:**** *** ****** ******
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-***-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
Application for Occupational Therapist
Work Experience Sixteen Years
Availability/Notice
Period
30 Days
Current Gross Salary
Monthly
R54 683.57
Personal Information
Title Ms.
Surname India
Name Nokutula
Nationality South African
Country of Birth South Africa
Date of Birth 01 May 1976
Gender Female
Marital Status Single
Religion Christian
Contact Telephone 002*-**-***-****
Email *********@*****.**.**
Skype Nokutula. India
Current Work Address Department of Education Eastern Cape Province, South Africa Language Proficiency English
CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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Tertiary Education:
Qualification Name Institution Name
Date of
completion
Qualification
Master of Science in
Occupational Therapy
University of Witwatersrand February
2021
Master of
Science in
Occupational
Therapy
Occupational Therapy University of the Western
Cape, South Africa
December
2004
Baccalaureus
Scientiae (BSc)
Occupational
therapy Honors
Degree
Office Administration
Imperial Underwood College of
Commerce
June 1999
Computer
Intermediate
Other Trainings:
Description
- Visual Awareness Advocacy for the Visually Impaired on useful standardized clinical observation assessments in low vision, held on 20 September 2021
- Assistive devices and technology for children with Sensory Processing difficulties in full- service schools and mainstream schools, presented by eastern cape province department of education (ECDOE) Therapists on the 18 March 2021
- Assistive devices and technology for children with handwriting difficulties (requiring alternative assistive technology, for example, Keyboards or laptops and software) and Dysgraphia in full-service schools and mainstream schools, presented by eastern cape province department of education (ECDOE) Therapists on the 18 March 2021 Qualifications
CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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- Assistive devices and technology for children with visual impairment in full-service and mainstream schools, presented by eastern cape province department of education (ECDOE) Therapists on the 25 February 2021
- Assistive devices and technology for children at full-service schools and mainstream schools, presented by Therapists on the 18 February 2021
- Autism Workshop, on 27-28 January 2020
- Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) Policy Training on 15 August 2019
- Techno-girl Program Training, on 06 June 2019
- South African School and Administration Management (SASAMS) and Educational Department for us Satellite Advertised at Television (EDUSTAT) Training on 22 January 2019
- Curriculum Differentiation training on 10 October 2018
- Accommodations and Concessions training, on 12 June 2018 and 30 August 2018
- Occupational therapy tools of trade training, on 07-08 June 2018
- Service delivery moderation and management, on 23 April 2018
- Considerations for Ethical Practice-consent (for the purpose), confidentiality, record keeping, privacy and relevant regulatory bodies and legislation (Protection of Personal Information
(POPI) Act, Children’s Act, Health Professions Act) on 08 March 2018
- Ethics: the scope of practice of professions on 07 March 2018
- The Framework of Inclusive education including concept documents of full service and special schools as resource centers: admission policy and placements on 06 March 2018
- Draft guidelines on outreach program, on 26 October 2017
- Medium level support classification model, on 25 October 2017
- Circuit based support team (CBST) minimum standards, on 24 October 2017
- Effective learning without borders: Media and Technology, on 14 October 2017
- Training on report formats for specialized support services, on 09 October 2017
- Hearing impairment and occupational therapy, on 07 September 2017
- Training on Red flags of learning disability on 29 and 31 August 2017
- Occupational therapy role on learning, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Red flags of learning disability and monitoring of screening identification assessment and support policy, on 08 June 2017
CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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- Nutritional Management of Non-Communicable Disease Training, on 23 May 2017
- Substance Abuse awareness training on 01 March 2017
- Occupational Therapy role in school readiness on 09 November 2016
- Medical and Social Model training on 08 November 2016
- Occupational Therapy Role in the Department of Education, on 18 October 2016
- Behavioral Inhibition, on 12 August 2016
- Psychomotor Agitation, on 04 August 2016
- Initial assessment Protocol, on 10 June 2016
- Occupational Therapy Groups Protocol on 13 May 2016
- Child Developmental Clinic Protocol on 13 May 2016
- Pregnancy and Baby Milestones on 24 February 2016
- Occupational Therapy Vocational Ability Screening Tool on 12 February 2016
- Polymyositis on 12 February 2016
- Basic Life Support Briefing on 03 February 2016
- Diabetes Management on 08 February 2016
- International Classification Function (ICF) Training on 27 January 2016
- Occupational Therapy Groups
- General Orientation on Guest Relations (clients, family and volunteers)
- Incident Reports, Medical Equipment
- Personal Appearance, Telephone Etiquette, Networking System
- Interdisciplinary Assessments, Patient and family Education, Therapy Management, Plan of Care
-Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA) Demonstration
- Infection Control In-service: Blood borne Pathogens
-The Impact of stimulation on early development
- Management of Hands Conditions: Workshop for Occupational Therapists
- Arthritis (both Rheumatoid and Osteo-Arthritis) and Successful Group versus individual treatment
- Occupational Therapy Role in Mental Health
- Rehabilitation Services available in the Ekurhuleni South District
- Rehabilitation Management: Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) or Stroke CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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- Career Counseling and Occupational Therapy
- Vocational Rehabilitation by Occupational Therapists
- Needs Analysis of the Disabled employees
- Low Vision workshop
- Sign Language training
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Training Workshop
- Basic Arabic Course
- Code Red (how to respond in case of fire emergencies)
- Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation
- Joint Commissions International Accreditation (JCIA) Employee Updates on Patient and Family
- Education Policy training
- JCIA Employee Updates on International patient
- Safety and patient’s rights
- JCIA Employee Updates on Quality Improvement and Assurance
Seminars / Webinars / Conferences:
Description
Ethical perspectives towards 2025, presented South African Optometrist Association
(SAOA), on the 21 April 2021
Ethical Trends in Healthcare, webinar organized by Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) on the 29 October 2020.
Decoding the Future of Dyslexia, by Dyslexia DecodEd, Anthony Salcito, Vice President, Education Microsoft, on the 22 October 2020.
Learning Differently with Dyslexia: Empowering Strengths by Providing Access, by Dyslexia DecodEd, Anthony Salcito, Vice President, Education Microsoft, on the 15 October 2020.
CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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Navigation Dyslexia: Collaboration, Support and Community, by Dyslexia DecodEd, Anthony Salcito, Vice President, Education Microsoft, on the 08 October 2020.
Co-designing health education materials for COVID-19 and completed an assessment based on the virtual presentations; presented virtually by The Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and Future Africa, on the 27 October 2020. The Medical and Dental Professional Board’s approved Category: Organizational Activity (Workshop) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited
School Readiness Campaign, on 29 October 2019 and again from 05 to 12 November 2019
Research Day Seminar at Witwatersrand University, on 10 September 2019
Substance Abuse Campaign, on 27 August 2019
Offences under the health professions Act by Health Professions Council of South Africa
(HPCSA) on the 03 December 2019
Policy and legislative environment for gender equality, on the 16 May 2019
School Readiness assessment and Oxford project to investigate memory and ageing
(UK) OPTIMA testing on 17-18 October 2018
World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress on 21-25 May 2018
Specific needs and development of expertise within intellectual impairments, sever learning disability, autism, hearing impairment or deaf, visual impairment or blind, physical disabilities and schools of skills on 07 March 2018
Ethics seminar on conflict management and resolution on 01 March 2018
Developmental questionnaire on assistive devices on 11 January 2018
Neurodevelopmental screening tools for school beginners, on 10 January 2018
Children with severe and profound intellectual disability (LSPID) on 04-08 December 2017
Inclusive Education conference: “Democratizing the Psyche”, on 13-14 October 2017
Guidelines on psycho-social support services, on 11 September 2017
Deaf Awareness conference on 07 September 2017
Autism Hands On conference on 26-28 July 2017
National Listening and Dialogue seminar on 11 May 2017 CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) on 20 April 2017
Ethics, Attitude, Behavior, climbing ladder of success and time management, on 31 March 2017
Strategic plan management conference on 08 December 2016
Disability awareness conference on 29 November 2016
Barriers to learning, Visual Perceptual skills and Therapy in Mathematics, on 08 November 2016
Cancer awareness seminar, on 27 October 2016
Multi-disciplinary Team Approach to Neurological conditions, on 28 June 2016
Reproductive Health Awareness on 26 February 2016
Human Resources Department and Supply Chain Management Seminar on 29 January 2016
Crèche Stimulation Workshop: Creche Project; Child exercises and movement ‘education; children hearing; signs of child abuse; ergonomics for children; infection control in children’s facilities.
Visual Impairment Workshop
Mental Illness Awareness Campaign Seminar
Seminar on BOW Velocity Wheelchair (Ordering, Issuing and Maintenance)
Workshop on Promoting Ethics in Public Sector: Code of Conduct
Infection Control by Healthcare Workers Workshop
National Core Standards of Quality Assurance
Community Based Rehabilitation Workshop
Bio Ethics Seminar
12th Annual National South African Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
(SAPSAC) Towards Multi-disciplinary expertise in handling child abuse Conference
Children with Disruptive Behavior. Approach to assessment and management of Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder and Family Discord
Seating Conference (Assistive Devices for the Disabled)
Risk Management Policy Seminar
CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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Management of the child with Cerebral Palsy and Classification. Multidisciplinary Approach conference
Core Elements of a Vocational Program Video Conference
Counseling for Health Care Practitioners conference
Emergencies in Medicine Seminar
Board Registrations/ Professional Association:
Description
Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) since 2004 South African Council for Educators (SACE) since 2016
Skills and Abilities:
Details
Ability to function under pressure
Ability to perform special procedures
Administration and Management skills
Communication, Listening and Negotiating skills
Computer literacy, Office Administration abilities Create Safe and Effective Environment
Effective internal relations
Excellent Observation skills
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Inclusive Education skills
Innovative thinking/Ability to use initiative
Leadership skills, Organizing, Planning, Problem solving and analysis Legal Compliance
Medical terminology language proficiency
CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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Mental Health
Motivational / Influencing
Occupational Therapeutic skills
Pain Management
Patient and family support skills
Quality Focus
Rehabilitation skills (Clinical, Educational and Managerial) Supervisory skills
Teamwork and Co-ordination
Writing skills and Interviewing skills
Computer Programs:
Details
Computer Orientation, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Publisher, Moodle, Internet, Research, email, Typing, Office Administration, Business communication, Online Browsing, Media Networks, etc. Range between intermediate and expert levels.
Current Employment
Employer Name Department of Education Eastern Cape Province Organisation Description
Inclusive Education, Support, Social Services and Special Programs Directorate
Position& Department
Occupational Therapist
Head of Occupational Therapy Department
Inclusive Education and Special Program Directorate Department of Education
Employment History
CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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Employed Since October 2016 to date
Duties
Currently working as Occupational Therapist; Head of Occupational Therapy Department, for Chris Hani West District, Inclusive Education, Support and Social Services, Special Program Directorate, Eastern Cape Province Department of Education, Cradock Office.
I am working with the purpose of management of the Occupational Therapy department and community
occupational therapy services in the allocated area of work. Conduct school, home and community visits for Occupational therapy services.
In my line of duty, I help children with different needs develop skills to perform the purposeful activities that make up everyday life. Occupational therapy aims to help children be as independent as possible in their everyday lives. Assessing the component areas involved in the performance of daily activities, in terms of sensory (the ability to interpret and organize information from the senses about own body and environment); motor (the tone and strength, patterns of movement, posture, gross and fine motor function and hand- eye coordination; cognitive (the arousal level and attention skills, initiation and planning of activity, problem solving and safety awareness); psychosocial (the self-esteem, motivation and social interaction)
In my area of work, I undertake management and
administration tasks as required and still treat clients (hands on).
CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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Provide occupational therapeutic services (Assessments and Treatment) for clients with different pathologies, for example, Mental Illness (Psychiatric conditions), Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disorders, Neurological conditions, Disabilities for pediatrics, substance abuse, Congenital Deformities, Visually Impaired and so forth. Community based rehabilitation. Making decisions on school placement for children accordingly. Offer counseling services and occupational therapy management to pediatrics, adolescents and early adulthood individuals.
Liaise with Department of Health, Social Development and Department of Justice in terms of assessing and identifying pediatric challenges and or difficulties, intervene as needed; recommend further and relevant management available in other stakeholders and sister departments.
Participating in continuous professional development and facilitate that of subordinates including junior therapists according to the regulations of the Health Professions Council of South Africa and governmental regulations (Supervision). Implementing sectional and provincial quality assurance measures.
Coordinating the Operational and Performance Management Reviews of the Department to ensure that services rendered meet the Department of Education Standards and regulations CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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Congenital and Developmental delays treatment and
management.
Formulating home programs and issuing to clients as see fit consequently. This is ensuring continuity of client and family/caregiver intervention.
Key Performance Areas
(KPA’s)
1. TO PROVIDE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SUPPORT
TO CHILDREN EXPERIENCING DEVELOPMENTAL
DELAYS, BARRIERS TO LEARNING AND
DISABILITY CHALLENGES
Screening of information in referral documents as received from the School Based Support Team (SBST) on the Support Needs Assessment (SNA) as part of the DBST.
Identifying children that will benefit from Occupational Therapy (OT) support programs for gross motor (GM), fine motor (FM), perceptual and sensory
delays/barriers.
Assessment of identified children for placement, accommodations and/or concessions.
Development and implement age and grade
appropriate support programs that are evidence based for children, stimulating and supporting delays in gross motor, fine motor, perceptual and sensory specific CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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programs (school and home programs) in foundation
phase
Educating teachers on strategies to support children with gross motor, fine motor, perceptual and sensory barriers in the classroom to ensure an environment for maximum learning of a diverse learner population
Educating parents on strategies to support children with gross motor, fine motor, perceptual and sensory
barriers in the home environment to support the
learning process
Accommodation and adaptations of the classroom and in the school for children that require support to ensure access and inclusion in main stream schools
Recommendations and application for relevant
accommodations and/or exemptions for children
requiring low, moderate or high support
Partnership with curriculum to supply relevant input on classroom strategies, methods of learning and
integration into curriculum of foundation phase
2. PLANNING AND OVERSIGHT
Organizing Occupational Therapy programs that
address children with barriers to learning within full- service, mainstream and special schools that don’t CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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have school-based therapists.
Work cooperatively with school and or district personnel to accomplish inclusive education goals and objectives.
Coordinate services with learner services provided by other school and or district personnel.
Maintain Occupational Therapy records of the programs and prepare periodic reports as required on daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Adhere to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards as stimulated by Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and other policies.
Manage time efficiently and effectively.
3. ADHERING TO PROVINCIAL AND NATIONAL
REGULATIONS AND ETHICAL PRACTICES
Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and South African Council for
Educators (SACE) as an Occupational Therapist
Complete procedural documentation appropriately
Demonstrate knowledge and use of statewide testing procedures
CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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Abide by professional (HPCSA- Board of Occupational Therapists) and SACE (board of Educators) code of
conduct and ethical standards.
Demonstrate awareness of professional performance in due process matters and litigious environments.
Engage in continuing professional development and professional growth activities related to CPD
Requirements for Occupational Therapists in South
Africa.
4. LIAISON / COMMUNICATION
Provide consultation to parents, educators and other appropriate school personnel
Seeks the assistance of educators, parents and other relevant stake holders to meet the needs of the
children.
Consult and communicate with non-school agencies to enhance services, e.g., Department of Social
Development and Department of Health
Make recommendations and referrals for other related services through a structured and known referral
system.
CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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5. FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INCLUSIVE
EDUCATION ACCORDING TO THE SCREENING
IDENTIFICATION ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT
(SIAS) PROCESS WITH FOCUS ON FUL-SERVICE
SCHOOLS, SPECIAL SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC
ORDINARY SCHOOLS AS IDENTIFIED BY DISTRICT
BASED SUPPORT TEAM (DBST)
Conduct necessary Screenings and assessments to
increase access to education in public and ordinary schools and to develop and enhance the professional, technical capacity and performance of educators
through demand- driven e training at decentralized venues which are fit for purpose.
Administer formal and informal (ongoing and curriculum appropriate) Assessments
Obtain additional diagnostic information from
appropriate persons and available records for
appropriate and holistic interventions.
Analyze and interpret information to make
recommendations regarding the need for level of
support required e.g., assistive devices and
placements, and appropriate referrals.
CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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Provide appropriate information on an informal or formal basis regarding identified learner
problems/barriers.
Supervise subordinate staff members
Achievements:
District Women’s desk Coordinator as of February 2019 Developed and implementing Occupational Therapy
Program for children using substances in the schools Obtained World Federation of Occupational Therapy
(WFOT) attendance certificate in May 2018
Previous Employment
Employer Name Ekurhuleni Health District
Organisation Description Gauteng Province Public Sector, Department of Health Position& Department
Occupational Therapist Supervisor
Head of Department Rehabilitation
Ekurhuleni Health District, Gauteng Department of Health Employed since January 2010
Until September 2016
Duties
Employed as Occupational Therapist Supervisor; Head of Department, for Ekurhuleni Health District Rehabilitation, Gauteng Province, based at Phola Park Community Health Centre.
CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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I was based at the clinic with the purpose of management of the clinic, Occupational Therapy department and community therapy services in the allocated area of work.
In my area of work, I undertook management and
administration tasks as required and still treat clients (hands on). Provide rehabilitation services for clients with different pathologies, for example, Mental Illness (Psychiatric conditions), Neurological conditions, Orthopedics, Burns, Medical and Surgical Conditions, Disabilities for both adults and pediatrics, substance abuse, Congenital Deformities, Visually Impaired and so forth. Community based
rehabilitation.
Maintained patient documentation, records, and accurate statistical data to redirect care delivered and meet professional standards.
Coordinated individual staff member’s Performance
Management and Development System and reviews.
Rendered community therapy services that comply with the standards and norms as indicated by Health Policies, including prevention, promotion and curative rehabilitation services as well as community development aspects for stakeholders. Evaluated client’s function and facilitate independence through rendering Occupational Therapy Services in the South Sub District Region of Ekurhuleni District.
CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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Participated in the formulation and review of strategies in community rehabilitation services as required.
Participated in continuous professional development and facilitate that of subordinates including junior therapists according to the regulations of the Health Professions Council of South Africa and governmental regulations (Supervision). Implemented sectional and provincial quality assurance measures.
Coordinated the Operational and Performance Management Reviews of the Department to ensure that services rendered meet the Department of Health Standards and regulations Issued assistive devices and necessary equipment, such as wheelchairs, buggies, transporters to clients and education on management of such.
Fabricated splints remold and issue to clients as needed. Developmental delays treatment and management.
Home visits to render effective and efficient Rehabilitation services to the surrounding community, as well as follow up on assistive devices issued.
Formulated home program and issue to clients accordingly. This is to ensure continuity in patient and family/caregiver education. Liaise with the Department of Education and the District in terms of assessing and identifying the Learning CURRICULUM VITAE OF NOKUTULA INDIA
NAME: NOKUTULA INDIA
ADDRESS: 7381 NU 3, TOYANA STREET
MDANTSANE
EAST LONDON
SOUTH AFRICA
5219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 002*-**-***-****
MOBILE: 002*-**-**-*-****
FACSIMILE: 086-***-*-***
SKYPE: NOKUTULA. INDIA
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Disabled/Difficulties, and recommend further and relevant management.
And as an Outreach Coordinator, ensured that all surrounding clinics were serviced on allocated period of times. The staff members were involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of service improvement inventiveness.
Ensured that the overall operations of assigned services promoted high quality, cost effective, and coordinated services which were responsive to the needs of clients, client’s family members, physicians, employees, administration, other departments and external organizations.
Served as an advocate for clients and their family members in ensuring that various needs are met throughout their entire continuum of care.
Key Performance Areas
(KPA’s)
1. MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION AND SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT:
PROVIDING CLINICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
SUPERVISION TO SUB-ORDINATES AND STUDENTS
Appropriate supervision according to guidelines
Adherence to policies and guidelines
Educating and Training programs for continuous
professional development and quality services delivery
Contribution to the development of allocated staff through in-service training
Clinical evaluation of students
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