Doreen Gitonga, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Doreen Gitonga

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

MYSCHOOL MONTESSORRI LTD

Location
Kenya
Education
Diploma, Diploma
Experience
11 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 5 Months

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST at MYSCHOOL MONTESSORRI LTD
  • Kenya
  • My current job since November 2013

Carries assessments to the children with special needs.
Draws and implements treatment plans that includes both neuromuscular and sensory integration therapy.
Advises parents and caregivers accordingly.
Recommending the necessary environmental adaptations to the school management for easy access.
Asssisting in management and running of day to day activities of the department.

Occupational Therapist at Nyali Children's Hospital
  • Kenya
  • March 2011 to January 2012

Assessing, Planning and implementation of treatment plan as per individual clients needs.
Advising my clients and caregivers appropriately.
Assisting parents and caregivers obtain all the necessary rehabilitation equipments.
Giving of home programmes.
Advising on the necessary adaptations at schools and homes to suit specific clients needs.
Referring when necessary.
Managing and cordinating the department’s daily activities and handling all the documentation of the rehab department in the hospital.

Education

Diploma, Diploma
  • at Kenya Medical Training College
  • July 2009

I received a Diploma in occupational therapy,having satisfactorily completed training in three major areas of practice: -Paediatrics occupational therapy -Physical dysfunctions -Psychiatric occupational therapy

Specialties & Skills

Neuromuscular Therapy
Sensory Integration
Counselling
Managing Expectations
certified occupational therapist

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Kenya Occupational Therapist Association
  • Member
  • September 2009

Training and Certifications

certificate in Driving (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2010
Valid Until:
February 2010

Hobbies

  • Traveling and Swimming