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| Rapaki Marae, Christchurch |
This PSW week for our 4th rotation started similarly, with student presentations from those who just completed their community placements. We were privileged to reviews on shoulder assessment, taping (McConnell vs K-tape) for patello-femoral syndrome, localised vibration for chronic spasticity, and return to work programmes / contracts with ACC.
We were in for a treat on Tuesday when we visited the Rapaki Marae. We had a traditional powhiri / welcoming onto the marae with some rich ancestry and historical significance given about the Maori people and the Rapaki area. We also engaged in some activities such as flax weaving - the teachers were most knowledgeable, to the extent of giving us gardening skills to grow / maintain healthy flax bushes. In between we went around the group and said a quick mihi, and had lectures about Maori culture from a physiotherapy perspective. We had two high school students join us who were interested in physiotherapy, as a part of the Kia Ora Hauora initiative. Kia Ora Hauora is a programme that aims to increase the participation of Maori in the healthcare sector. If you're a high school student of Maori descent and want support to become a physiotherapist (or other health care specialist) have a look at their website. Check it out here: http://www.kiaorahauora.co.nz/
Wednesday was a day of area prep. Those on their community rotation had a tutorial about the associated project and presentation associated with the paper. Later we had a tutorial on abstract writing for our research projects.
Thursday morning was spent hearing about the PSA, public service association, a union that represents healthcare professionals particularly those in district health boards. Following this, we had a presentation from a UoO careers advisor about creating a CV / cover letter and interviewing tips. To finish the morning, a representative of the Chch physiotherapy team told us a bit about the interview process for getting a job at Chch hospital, the new grad rotation system. It sounds like the interviewers enjoy the 'assessment centre' approach to job interviewing. Assessment centres are a style of interviewing where all interviewees are put together to work on a challenge, and the interviewer walks around making notes on leadership, teamwork etc. There's a presentation component to the Chch process whereby applicants get creative to present why they want to be a physiotherapist working at Chch DHB... apparently people have been known to write poems, songs and even strip off their clothes (to illustrate their journey as a physiotherapist, each stage represented by a layer of clothing).
Some employment info from Chch DHB: http://www.cdhbcareers.co.nz/Allied-Health/Physiotherapy/
I zipped back to Nelson on Thursday afternoon. It was lucky that I was carrying chains for my car, as there was snow on the road on the Lewis Pass. The road-crew were also busy sweeping the road and spreading grit. Tip for placement in Nelson - to carry chains when travelling Lewis Pass to/from Christchurch.
Thursday morning was spent hearing about the PSA, public service association, a union that represents healthcare professionals particularly those in district health boards. Following this, we had a presentation from a UoO careers advisor about creating a CV / cover letter and interviewing tips. To finish the morning, a representative of the Chch physiotherapy team told us a bit about the interview process for getting a job at Chch hospital, the new grad rotation system. It sounds like the interviewers enjoy the 'assessment centre' approach to job interviewing. Assessment centres are a style of interviewing where all interviewees are put together to work on a challenge, and the interviewer walks around making notes on leadership, teamwork etc. There's a presentation component to the Chch process whereby applicants get creative to present why they want to be a physiotherapist working at Chch DHB... apparently people have been known to write poems, songs and even strip off their clothes (to illustrate their journey as a physiotherapist, each stage represented by a layer of clothing).
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| Here's my revamped CV (with all the contact details blacked out) |
Some employment info from Chch DHB: http://www.cdhbcareers.co.nz/Allied-Health/Physiotherapy/
I zipped back to Nelson on Thursday afternoon. It was lucky that I was carrying chains for my car, as there was snow on the road on the Lewis Pass. The road-crew were also busy sweeping the road and spreading grit. Tip for placement in Nelson - to carry chains when travelling Lewis Pass to/from Christchurch.
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