Physiotherapy Personal Statement

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Pursuing a career as a health professional is a long term ambition of mine as I enjoy helping and caring for others. I was first introduced to physiotherapy through my part-time job as a care assistant in a local nursing home. Working alongside residents who have had a stroke, suffered from falls or conditions affecting mobility has opened my eyes to the value of rehabilitation provided by a physiotherapist. This provision of treatment to aid recovery and maintenance of a long lasting condition has such an important role in the health service and is a role which not only interests me but feel I am personally suited to. The subjects I study in school have provided me with a range of skills essential for work as a physiotherapist. Chemistry and Maths have developed problem-solving abilities which will be effective when …show more content…

Through this I was surprised by the number of patients admitted due to mobility issues and was intrigued to learn more about their treatment. This placement not only provided me with an invaluable view into the fast-paced environment of a hospital but also further developed my communication skills. I am currently looking forward to my new role volunteering with the charity Brain Injuries Matter. This new role will see me helping to rebuild social skills with teenagers who have an acquired brain injury and will provide me with more experience in rehabilitation after an injury. I have a part-time job working as a care assistant which has advanced my ability to work in a team which I believe is vital for any health professional working in a multi-disciplinary environment. In this job I am responsible for washing, dressing and feeding the residents as well as filling out records for every person I care for. By working in this type of environment I have also been provided with training in data protection, confidentiality and safe-guarding of vulnerable

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