Jamie Forde

I am a qualified occupational therapist currently nearing completion of my community service term. I have a passion for patient care and thrive in a team environment, but equally comfortable working independently. My educational experience exposed me to diverse settings such as psychiatric, pediatric, geriatric & community and I am adept at implementing therapeutic interventions for clients of all ages.

03/2024 – 02/2025 Cape Town, South Africa Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital - Forensics Community Service Occupational Therapist

 Diagnosis seen: 

•Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, SUD. Substance induced Psychosis, Major Neurocognitive Disorder, Mild-Moderate ID, etc. 

2021 – 02/2024 Cape Town, South Africa Iron Steak and Bar Waitress and Hostess

 Key Skills developed: 

•Strong communication and interpersonal skills

 •Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

 •Multitasking and time management 

•Attention to detail and problem-solving

 •Customer interaction 

2020 – 2023 Cape Town, South Africa The University of the Western Cape Student - Occupational Therapist 

Fieldwork Blocks: 7 weeks at each placement 

Scholastic Paediatrics at Athlone Primary School 

Clinical Duties: 

•Assessment of individuals, intervention planning, implementation, and reporting. 

•Planning and running gross motor groups 

Diagnosis Seen: •Undiagnosed Paediatric clients. 

Neuro Paediatrics at Red Cross Children's Hospital

 Clinical Duties: 

•Assessment of individuals, intervention planning, implementation, and reporting. 

•Cover sessions in burns and medical ward when needed. 

•Treat burns clinic patients 

Diagnosis Seen: 

•TBIs, MVAs, PVAs, TB Meningitis, GDD, Hydrocephalus, Posterior fossa tumor, Burns and more.

Long-Term Psychogeriatrics at Faircape Tokai 

Clinical Duties: 

•Assesment of individuals, intervention planning, implementation, and reporting.

•Running sensory stimulation and leisure participation groups daily. 

•Attending patient outings 

•Carer training regarding transfers

Diagnosis Seen: 

•Neurocognitive disorders(Dementia and Alzheimer's) and Parkinson's 

Alcohol and Drug Rehab at Stikland 

Clinical Duties: 

•Group assessment, intervention planning, implementation of the pre-exisiting group treatment program, and reporting. 

•Feedback and participation in Cardex and Ward Rounds 

•Monitoring for and reporting on withdrawal symptoms. 

Diagnosis Seen: 

•Substance Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Substance Induced Psychosis. 

Community Occupational Therapy in Fisantekraal 

Clinical Duties: 

•Plan and execute the community entry process 

•Identification of injustices and difficulties faced in the community. 

•Identifying & communicating with key community members. 

•Run capacity-building groups 

•Planning and implementation of a project alongside community members. 

•Assist with tasks at Resilient Kids 

•Reporting. 

2020 – 2022 Cape Town, South Africa OINC Kids Care & Esprit Academy Aftercare Facilitator || PA/Administration Manager

 Roles and Responsibilities: 

Aftercare Facilitator: 

•Childcare and supervision of children aged 8m-13y 

•Supervison and assistance in an additional needs class 

•Scholar transport services 

•Aupair and Babysitting Services 

PA & Administration Manager: 

Various administration functions including, but not limited to: 

•Planning 

•Communication 

•Billing and recon 

•Hiring

 06/2019 – 12/2019 Chantalle and Gerrit Snyman Aupair 

Care for twins twice a week starting at three months old.

ORGANIZATIONS 

2019 – 2019 ASLAN Hope in Sport Hockey Coach and Volunteer 

Hockey Coach(2019) 

•Coaching various junior teams for Curro School, Century City 

•Planning and executing sessions and game strategies 

Outreach Work & Volunteering(2017-2019) 

•Coaching sports and Life Skills to various underprivileged communities in Cape Town. •Coaching and introducing a variety of sports and physical activities 

• Building relationships with communities and individuals in the community 

• Planning and executing outreach days

2020 – 2023 Cape Town, South Africa

Bsc Occupational Therapy