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Education
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Affiliations
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Cedric Hove

WERRIBEE,VIC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Proficient team player skilled in promoting improvements to physical strength and abilities to enhance patient life at home, in school or at the workplace. Strong planning, problem-solving and relationship-building skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Everyday Independence
WERRIBEE, VIC
12.2022 - Current
  • Assessed patient functional abilities, home and work environments, and daily activities to determine necessary interventions.
  • Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
  • Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
  • Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
  • Provided instruction in the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
  • Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients.
  • Instructed patients and families in self-care techniques including energy conservation strategies and adaptive equipment usage.
  • Monitored patient progress through periodic re-evaluations to ensure desired outcomes were achieved or modified as needed.
  • Implemented intervention plans that included sensory integration approaches and activity modifications for children with special needs.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on skill development or socialization goals.
  • Created reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals and recommendations for future care.
  • Advised employers on job accommodations that would enable individuals with disabilities to perform their duties safely.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.

Occupational Therapist

Mpilo Central Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2022
  • Management of different physical conditions in Ortho, Neuro, Surgical and Medical adult wards
  • Clubfoot management in children
  • Management of children with developmental delays and cerebral palsy
  • Community outreach for children with neurological conditions.

Occupational Therapist

St Giles Rehabilitation Centre
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Management of neurological conditions
  • Management of orthopaedic conditions
  • Home modifications of patients
  • Work place modifications of patients.

Education

Honors Degree in Bachelors of Occupational Therapy -

Skills

  • Hardworking
  • Dynamic
  • Quick learner
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues and other medical professionals
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Intervention Planning
  • Goal setting proficiency
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Well organised in time management work planning

References

  • Mrs A Ncube, Provincial Therapist and HOD, Mpilo Central Hospital, +263772852327, audreyncube@gmail.com
  • Mrs D Makombe, HOD, St Giles Occupational Therapy Department, +263773945250, doreen.mhike@gmail.com

Hobbies and Interests

  • Group activities especially sports or games which boost self esteem
  • Exercising
  • Voluntary or charity work (Community outreach)

Affiliations

I love sports and attending live games of soccer, rugby and cricket

Languages

English
Full Professional
Ndebele
Full Professional
Shona
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Everyday Independence
12.2022 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Mpilo Central Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2022

Occupational Therapist

St Giles Rehabilitation Centre
02.2019 - 02.2020

Honors Degree in Bachelors of Occupational Therapy -

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