Southcare

Question 1

Lifecare

Answer 1

• leaders in providing range of quality services
• ‘get better, feel better, stay better’
• committed to remaining up to date with evidence and have employees with necessary expertise
• help all people move better and live a pain free life
• movement matters – support all kinds of movements to help people achieve their goals and live a fulfilling life
Southcare
• clinic operates out of SJOG Murdoch hospital
• provides inpatient services on wards

Question 2

Why physiotherapy?

Answer 2

Why Physiotherapy?
• from personal values that I have gained from my family and through my education, I believe that everyone has the right to live a fulfilling and dignified life
• believe that movement is very important in achieving this, in order to give people, the freedom and ability to do the things that they want to do
• enjoy being able to use my skills to help people work towards their individual goals, so that they can live the life that they want

Question 3

Why do I want to work here?

Answer 3

• good experience working with Lifecare – positive work environment, committed to providing high quality service to patients
• excellent new graduate program – supportive, education and professional development opportunities
• commitment to remaining up to date with current evidence
• welcome opportunity to work with variety of patients in hospital setting, develop my skills

Question 4

Why me?

Answer 4

• experiences as a student, work, volunteering, sport – well-rounded individual who can connect and work with a variety of people
• work independently and as part of a team – understand my own role, understand role of colleagues, communicate effectively, ‘us against the problem’
• able to work well under pressure, use organisation and time management to manage independent caseload
• good leadership skills – lead by example, initiative, effectively communicate, delegate tasks, motivate others
• strive for excellence and to constantly improve my practise – self -reflection, welcome and take on feedback, take any opportunities to further my learning and improve my skills
• prioritise working with integrity - always doing the right thing, taking responsibility for my actions, doing the small things
• prioritise displaying empathy, respect and kindness in all interactions – patients, colleagues, consumers
• above all – prioritise the individual behind each patient, listen to their concerns, provide individualised, patient-centred care