my occupational identity practical task

Assessment One: Concepts PortfolioConcept One: Part Two: Practical Task

Emily Pollock

Student Occupational Therapist• I decided to apply for the Bachelor of

Occupational Therapy in Dunedin because I enjoy working with others and helping others out. I enjoy creating a positive difference in others life's. I regard study as being productive and goal directed as I hope to achieve the role of being a qualified Occupational Therapist. Through participating in placements I’ve realised I have a strong interest in this occupation. Kielhofner, 2002 states that having the idea of an occupational identity that provides a sense of who one is and who they wish to become as occupational beings.

Family Members and Friends• Being a daughter,

sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and a friend is a huge part of my occupational identity. It provides me with occupational roles such as cooking, help with transport and cleaning. Having a strong family provides me with a sense of belonging and given support and I will always have a place with my family.

Netball• Netball is an occupation that I

have performed in the past, present and will hope to carry on in the future. I played netball all throughout my time at Fairfield Primary School and Otago Girl High School competitively. I had a year gap of not playing netball after high school, I am currently back into playing Netball but as a social team with my work colleagues. Being apart of a team made the experience more enjoyable and spending time with work colleagues out of work.

School• The lifelong friends I have made and

values I learnt from being apart of Otago Girls High School will always be apart of me and helps define myself. School allowed me to participate in many occupations from sport to leadership roles for example coaching netball, and peer mentoring.

Work: Fresh Choice• Over the last year and

a half I’ve been employed at Fresh Choice as a checkout supervisor. At work I have close friends and responsibilities. This has allowed me to develop a strong work ethic, responsibility and professionalism. Having this job also helps me financially.

Dancing• I’ve danced jazz every since I

was 7 at Fairfield School of Dance till I was 14. This provided me with confidence in performing in front of an audience. During my last years of high school I joined a Hip Hop crew with my friends which allowed me to compete in competitions and gave me a sense of belonging within the group. I am currently not participating in dance due to knee injury but dance will be something I’ll always enjoy.

Cooking

• I’ve always had a passion for cooking/baking whether independently or doing it with my grandma or mother. I love to cook dinner for my flatmates and bake for them. Cooking from scratch gives me the sense of achievement.

References• Kielhofner, G. (2002). Model of Human

Occupation: Theory and application (3rd ed.). Maryland: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.