MOLEBOGENG (LEBO) INNOCENTIA LEDWABA
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Skilled Occupational Therapist offering over 12 years in vocational rehabilitation. Strong dedication to client advocacy with proven history of implementing resources to meet individual objectives. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Rehabilitation Consultant
APM WorkCare
07.2023 - Current
- Clinical assessments and case management (Physical and Psychological case load)
- Identify vocation and non-vocational barriers to return to work
- Completing ADL assessment
- Completing Ergonomic assessments
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
Managing Occupational Therapist
ML Occupational Therapy Private Practice
01.2008 - 05.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
- Utilized assistive technology devices when necessary while working closely with vendors/providers on device selection and customization process.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
Disability Claims Consultant
SOMA Initiative
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Functional capacity evaluation, disability assessment
- Report writing.
- Improved client satisfaction by effectively managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines.
Occupational Therapist
S. Pretorius Private Practice- Sasol Mining Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Treatment of clients (work conditioning/work hardening)
- Making recommendations regarding temporary or permanent incapacity and disability for employees working at the coal mine
- Participating in job analysis and job placement and job alternatives following incapacity
- Performing work visits (mining sites, workshops)
- Undertook pre-employee assessments to determine fitness for a specific occupation
- Utilisation of standardised assessment tools to determine functional ability of clients with disabilities or impairments
- Recommend assistive devices.
Occupational Therapist
ML Occupational Therapy
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Assessment of patients (Orthopaedic, medical and surgical patients)
- Using standardized and non-standardized assessment tools
- Treatment using appropriate therapeutic principles (splinting, used of ADL activities)
- Issuing of assistive devices
- Administrative work.
Occupational Therapist
Department of Health
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Assisting with establishing an Occupational Therapy department at a newly established hospital
- Treatment of in-patient psychiatric and physical patients
- Supervision of Occupational therapy assistants and Occupational therapy students
- Administrative work
- Facilitate and organise activities in the occupational therapy department
- Participated in the Disability Grants committee, determining permanent, temporary disability grants and evaluation of care dependency grants
- Completing monthly statistics
- Issuing out of assistive devices.
Education
Postgraduate Human Factors And Ergonomics For Patient Safety -
Loughborough University
Loughborough09.2021
Postgraduate Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation -
University of Pretoria
12.2007
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy -
Limpopo University (formerly Known Medical University of Southern Africa)
12.2003
Matric -
St Mary’s Diocesan School For Girls Pretoria, South Africa
12.1998
Skills
- Client Records Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Case Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Alternative Email
molebogeng30@icloud.com
Skills And Experience
In my extensive work experience in the field of Occupational Therapy since 2004 to date as previously described under all the various portfolios I have worked in and managed, I possess the following overall skills: Good written and spoken English, Computer literate; Good interpersonal skills; Great ability to work under pressure; Adept at working in a team, Skilled at working independently; Possess proficient problem solving, organizational skills and analytical skills; Possess extensive knowledge of legislation regarding employment of people with disabilities and reasonable accommodation of injured workers in addition to those of people with disabilities. I am keen to learn about health legislations and heath acts.
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
References
- Provided upon request
Timeline
Senior Rehabilitation Consultant
APM WorkCare
07.2023 - Current
Managing Occupational Therapist
ML Occupational Therapy Private Practice
01.2008 - 05.2023
Disability Claims Consultant
SOMA Initiative
01.2008 - 06.2008
Occupational Therapist
S. Pretorius Private Practice- Sasol Mining Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
Occupational Therapist
ML Occupational Therapy
01.2005 - 01.2006
Occupational Therapist
Department of Health
01.2004 - 01.2005
Postgraduate Human Factors And Ergonomics For Patient Safety -
Loughborough University
Postgraduate Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation -
University of Pretoria
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy -
Limpopo University (formerly Known Medical University of Southern Africa)
Matric -
St Mary’s Diocesan School For Girls Pretoria, South Africa
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