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Zanda Anita  Magodla

Zanda Anita Magodla

62 Maluti Road, West Bank, King Williams Town

Summary

I am a purpose driven speech-language therapist who is creatively dynamic and enthusiastic. I am individual with a robust problem-solving skills, a creative streak and an inquisitive mind. I engage in comprehensive, evidence-based care to both adult and paediatric patients across a wide range of language, communication and swallowing disorders. My practice is informed by integrity, respect, compassion, flexibility, and a focus on individual strengths, enabling me to address the specific needs of each patient while fostering inclusive and supportive environments. I regularly collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess and manage patients effectively. I value open communication and shared decision-making. I engage in patient counselling, education, and support for parents, caregivers, and educators, ensuring the continuity of care outside therapy sessions. I am confident in my ability to contribute meaningfully to patients well-being and development. Furthermore, I have an eagerness to learn and constantly expand my knowledge.


Current caseload overview: articulation and phonological disorders, language delays or disorders(global developmental delay, down syndrome, hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, ASD, ADHD), fluency disorders, voice disorder, dysphagia management acute care patients( stroke patients, traumatic brain injuries, feeding difficulties and swallowing including: cleft lip and palate, Moebius Syndrome, Pierre Robin Syndrome, Cancer patients) neurogenic communication disorders( aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech), , patients with complex needs required AAC.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Service Officer Speech Therapist

GJ Crookes District Hospital
01.2024 - Current

· Assessment and management of speech language, hearing, breastfeeding and swallowing difficulties in adult and paediatric in-and out-patients at a district hospital and 6 clinics.

· Provide precise and timely documentation of assessments, treatment sessions and progress notes.

· Providing evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the specific needs of each patient.

· Collaborate with other multidisciplinary team about assessment findings and recommendations for team discussion and further decision making.

· Establishing appropriate referral networks to tertiary hospitals and specialized education and care centres/schools.

· Engage in group therapy programs for children with cerebral palsy, developmental delays and barriers to learning.

· Promoted early intervention strategies among paediatric populations at risk for developmental delays.

· Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, ensuring a comfortable and trusting environment during sessions.

· Provide education and counselling to patients, parents and caregivers.

· Customize interventions for culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

· Development of home programs and patient resources.

· Providing in-service trainings.

· Provide promotion and prevention services.

· Submission of monthly data and quarterly reports.

· Attending meetings, including Speech Therapy and Audiology forums.

· Assisting with fund-raising and disability awareness events.

· Develop quality improvement plans for the speech department.

· Ensuring the speech department adhere to Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) and the Ideal Clinic and Hospital frameworks.


Volunteer Member & Secretary

Bellvile Rotoract Club
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Engaged in volunteer programs.
  • Organizing and scheduling meetings.
  • Compilation of meeting agenda.
  • Compilation of meeting minutes.
  • Record keeping, including and attendance.

Secretary

Maties Spraak En Taal En Gehoor Vereniging, SU
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Organizing and scheduling of meetings.
  • Compilation of agenda and minutes.
  • Prepared professional correspondence (emails) among the executive committee.
  • Promoted a positive image of the society through clear communication with executive committee and speech therapy students.
  • Assisted in fundraising events planning and execution for society.

Education

Bachelor of Speech-Language And Hearing Therapy -

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
12-2023

National Senior Certificate - Grade 12

Kingsridge High School For Girls
King William's Town, South Africa
12-2019

Skills

  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Assessment and counselling
  • Critical thinking and clinical skills
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Data management and report writing
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Team collaboration
  • Creative
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Languages

English
Xhosa
Afrikaans

Professional Boards

  • Health Professions Council of South Africa: Community Service Speech Therapist ST 0021164

Timeline

Community Service Officer Speech Therapist

GJ Crookes District Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Volunteer Member & Secretary

Bellvile Rotoract Club
05.2022 - 03.2023

Secretary

Maties Spraak En Taal En Gehoor Vereniging, SU
09.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Speech-Language And Hearing Therapy -

Stellenbosch University

National Senior Certificate - Grade 12

Kingsridge High School For Girls
Zanda Anita Magodla