Tamia Dreyer

Occupational Therapist with 1 year experience in extensive experience in delivering comprehensive care across diverse settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and community clinics. Demonstrated expertise in physical and cognitive rehabilitation, hand therapy techniques, and paediatric occupational therapy, with a strong focus on holistic approaches and sensitivity to diversity. Capable in the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and develop tailored therapeutic interventions.

• Conducted thorough assessments of the patients’ physical, cognitive, social, and cultural needs to develop individualized therapy plans.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team including dieticians and physiotherapists, in an inpatient (medical, surgical, and maternity) and outpatient context, to deliver holistic patient care.
• Educated patients and the patients’ families on therapeutic strategies and adaptive techniques to enhance the skills of daily living.
• Promoting Occupational Therapy services through education sessions, training, talks in the community and making pamphlets.

Bachelors in Occupational Therapy (Stellenbosch University)