Why did you choose OT as a career?
I
selected occupational therapy due to its holistic approach to wellness and
recovery. It offers numerous opportunities for creativity within a
respected discipline founded in science, research, and innovation.
Looking to the future, the profession offers extensive opportunities for
specialization and mastery, presenting clinicians on-going avenues for
continued learning, development, and growth.
What is your favourite thing about
CAOT-BC?
My
favourite thing about CAOT-BC are the opportunities available for networking
within the profession and forums to share expertise and local resources.
Furthermore, CAOT-BC also lists many of the events happening throughout the
year, offering a great resource to identify opportunities to network and
collaborate with colleagues within my interest areas.
What has surprised you most about
working as an OT?
I
have been surprised by the amount of personal and professional growth I have
gone through over my first few years of practice. Using a reflective practice
and connecting with mentors and colleagues has been an integral part of my
development, and I encourage my peers to explore similar opportunities in their
work.
What do you like about OT?
What
I love about OT is the privilege to make purposeful changes in people's lives,
and at times I have been awestruck by the power of the human spirit and
resilience in the face of adversity. Seeing progress, no matter how big or
small is quite possibly the most motivating part of working as an
OT. Although it may sound a little cliché, at the end of the day my
clients are what keep me engaged and passionate about my work.
What might someone be surprised to
know about you?
Over
this past summer, I surprised some of my family and friends by completing the
West Coast Trail. Accompanied by my partner, we took in the
stunningly beautiful scenery along the 80-kilometer coastal trail on Vancouver
Island. Highlights included spotting a pod of orcas, identifying an array of
animal footprints, refreshing swims in the Pacific Ocean, and searching the
night sky for shooting stars while listening to the campfire crackle on the
beach.
What would you tell someone who is
thinking about becoming an OT?
I
would encourage them to learn as much about the profession as possible. Get
familiarized with the diverse range of practice areas and environments,
interview or shadow a couple of OTs, and do some volunteering working with
people. If OT continues to resonate with their interest and passions, I would
say go for it! OT is a rewarding profession that offers a wonderful lifestyle,
with flexibility, autonomy, high employability, and continuous opportunities
for lifelong learning.
What do you do when you aren't working and volunteering?
When I am not
working or volunteering I enjoy spending time outside with my dog, being active
and social, travelling to new places, or exploring my curious nature by
trying new activities.
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