CURRICULUM VITAE
TAMSIN REES JONES
Occupational Therapist
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Tamsin Rees Jones
8602190165089
19.02.1986
(+27) 83 256 8701
tamsin_jones@mweb.co.za
UK Immigration:
UK HPC Registration:
Ancestry Visa (Yet to be processed)
Application pending at present
Qualifications:
2006 – 2009
Employment History:
Sept. 2010 – Current
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) in Occupational Therapy
University of Cape Town; South Africa
King Edward VIII Referral Hospital; Durban; South Africa
Occupational Therapist (Junior) – Community Service Officer
Jan. 2010 – Sept 2010 Stanger Regional Hospital; Kwazulu Natal; South Africa
Occupational Therapist (Junior) – Community Service Officer
Service provided at the above mentioned facilities:
In- and out- patient service provided to both adults and paediatric clients.
Assessment and treatment of in-patients conducted on a 3-month rotational
system encompassing surgical, orthopaedics, medical, burns, paediatrics,
neonates and palliative care.
Out-patient case load includes all adults and paediatric clients presenting
with a functional deficit due to a medical diagnosis, including: cerebrovascular incidents, hand injuries, amputations, psychiatric disorders, head
injuries, perceptual difficulties, burns, cerebral palsy, developmental delay,
genetic disorders and autism.
Treatment techniques used include: NDT, Adapted Sensory Integration
techniques, developmental profiles, behaviour modification and cognitive
therapy, splinting and pressure care, biomechanical approaches to physical
disability as well as the provision of assistive devices to improve function.
Managerial responsibility, including: Stock orders, Health & Safety, Budget
and Statistics and supervising of elective students.
Continuing Professional Development:
Nov. 2010
Ethics Workshop.
Presented by Dain van Reyden.
Workshop targeting the ethical rules, codes and legislation concepts that
govern the practice of Occupational Therapy both in private practice and the
public health sector.
Aug. 2010
Inclusive Practices for Children with Autism/ Origins & Issues in Social
Development. (Workshop 1)
Red Flags for Autism Spectrum Disorders/ Early Identification of Autism
Spectrum Disorders. (Workshop 2)
Strategies for Teaching Academic Content to children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders. (Workshop 3)
The Future of Autism. (Workshop 4)
Presented by Dr. Danielle Liso. John Hopkins University. USA.
July. 2010
The Concentration Clinic.
The Multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis & treatment of children with
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
March. 2010
Chiropractic Management of the Upper Limb (2010)
SASHT – South African Society of Hand Therapy
2010
Certified Journal Club Discussions. WITS University.
Motor Development in Children living within resource poor areas of the
Western Cape.
Therapist’s attitudes towards the treatment of clients with HIV/ AIDs within
the African continent.
2009
Behaviour Analysis Training
Presented by Dr. Danielle Liso. John Hopkins University, USA.
Field Experience at University:
2009
Vera School for Children with Autism (4 weeks)
Alpha School for Children with Autism (4 weeks)
A supervised field work placement focussed on the assessment and
treatment of children on the autism spectrum whom are attending a special
school. Experienced gained in standardised perceptual assessment as well as
the assessment of behaviour disorders and sensory processing disorders.
Treatment included the facilitation of hands on individual and group therapy
encompassing sensory integration as well as motor skill development.
SHAWCO Kensington Community Centre (7 weeks)
A supervised field work placement focussed on the use of environmental
assessment tools in order to establish the ‘functional barriers’(social, work,
leisure and individual) within a community which lead to occupational
alienation, imbalance and depravation. Furthermore, the establishment of
community focussed programs including elements on promotion,
prevention and rehabilitation.
Victoria Secondary Hospital (3 weeks)
A supervised field work placement within a secondary medical facility
primarily focussed on the role of occupational therapy within the acute
hospital setting.
Chris Steytler Sheltered Employment Inst. (8 weeks)
A supervised field work placement focussed on the assessment of people
with disability wanting to enter the work environment and the provision of
work skills training and group therapy in order to prepare people for
employment in the open labour market.
2008
Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital (8 weeks)
A supervised field work placement focussed on the assessment and
treatment of individuals presenting with a variety of psychiatric diagnosis
and are receiving medical treatment within a closed psychiatric facility.
Red Cross Memorial Children’s Hospital –Burns Unit (7 weeks)
A supervised field work placement within a specialised paediatric burns unit.
Experienced gained in the multidisciplinary acute management of burn
injuries and the long term emotional, functional and psychological effects of
trauma in paediatrics.
Related Work Experience:
2008
McCarton Centre for Paediatric Development
The McCarton Centre for Paediatric Development with a Specific Focus on
Autism and Sensory Processing Disorders. New York City. New York. U.S.A
Experience gained in the assessment of sensory processing disorders and
the use of sensory integration techniques.
2007 – 2009
Au-Pair for James (now 6) and Ben (now 3). Employed by Mrs. Renay Lots
2005
Youth with a Mission - Year in Asia (Hong Kong)
Professional Referees:
Amanda Kunz
Lana van Niekerk
Character Reference:
Madeleine De Kock
Senior Occupational Therapist – Stanger Hospital
Email: amanda.kunz@yahoo.com
Cell: + 27 82 261 8708
Head of Department – Occupational Therapy (UCT)
Email: lana.vanniekerk@uct.ac.za
Physiotherapist and Family Friend
Cell: +27 83 263 9740