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PHYSIOTHERAPY OR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY WORK EXPERIENCE WITH THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED
This work experience
internship enables you to gain Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy experience with physically disabled
children at a special unit in Auckland. As well as gaining valuable experience,
you'll get a wonderful sense of achievement from assisting in helping these
great kids!
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►SUMMARY
FACTFILE |
| Start Dates |
All year round - you choose your
start and finish dates! Placements may be subject to school terms
(please see dates below). |
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Duration |
From 6
weeks to 1 year, subject to visa requirements.
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| Requirements |
You should be currently studying Physiotherapy or
Occupational Therapy or already qualified. You must be able to do this
project for a minimum of two months. |
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Price |
From
£1,645 for 6 weeks, ranging to £2,395 for 12 weeks.
Full Price List |
| What's included |
►Accommodation
►Food (excluding
lunch)
►Meeting you at the Airport
►Transfer to your accommodation
►Full
pre-departure support
►Local in-country team support and backup
►24-hr emergency
support. |
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What's not included |
Flights, Insurance,
Cost of Visas (if a visa is required, but we'll provide necessary documents and
assistance), Transport to and from your
project, Return transfer to the airport. |
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Who can do this Project? |
All projects are
open to all nationalities. You need to be 18 or over to participate in this
project |
PROJECT OVERVIEW
You'll assist in a unit
that has a large number of children with
physical disabilities such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and
mobility problems. You'll work alongside and under the
guidance of the current therapist at the unit helping the children
with their disabilities.
The experience you gain on this unique
project will be an excellent entry to your CV, going a long way to help
you stand out in the crowds of job seekers or if you just want to do
something to help children who need and appreciate our volunteers care
and enthusiasm!
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:
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An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into
New Zealand and you'll learn about the Maori culture that makes
this country so fascinating!-
The enormous satisfaction of also helping disadvantaged children and
knowing that you made a difference to them.
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New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.
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An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market
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And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
WORK CONTENT:
ABOUT THE
PHYSICALLY DISABLED UNIT:
The Inclusion Support Centre we work with is
attached to a college in the suburbs of Auckland. The unit has a round
30 children with a range of disabilities. Many of the children at the
unit are wheelchair bound and require constant attention. They are split into 3 classes according to
the severity of their disability. This mean that you can specialise in
an area you are more interested in within these classes.
The staff and the parents work together to
establish what the aims are for their children and how the
therapists can achieve them. The centre also boasts a number of
facilities, such as a gym which includes balancing bars, treadmills,
weights, stepper and Swiss balls for the therapist to work with.
The centre has a number of staff who work
with the children, such as a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist,
Teachers and a Speech Therapist. Together the staff work to help the
children in their specific area and get them involved in at least one
subject within the mainstream college. There is plenty for you to get
involved with.
The staff at the centre are incredibly
friendly and welcoming people, true Kiwis! You will be learning from
qualified professionals who have a real passion and love for what they
do and they are very enthusiastic to share their knowledge and time with
those who truly want to learn. They are also very keen to demonstrate some
kiwi style hospitality so some post-work socialising will really make
you feel like one of the team!
The unit is situated near the Waitakere ranges. Beautiful views and
walks to discover in this stunning part of New Zealand.
ABOUT YOUR WORK:
You'll work as an assistant to the existing therapist helping her treat
the children. There may be some days where you will be in charge of the
children and set tasks by the unit's therapist. You will also get the chance to work with the children in
a classroom environment and this will give you additional experience in how to work with their
disabilities and to overcome these obstacles within education.
Each child will have different problems that you will be required to look at
and you will have an individual programme for each child.
Your work may involve any or all of the following:
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Stretching,
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Positioning,
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Swiss ball work,
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Compression through the spine,
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Using standing frames,
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Looking at tone and
posture,
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Massaging and maintaining good joints.
PROJECT
DATES AND WORKING TIMES:
This project runs during the school terms. The school dates
are as follows:
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Term 1:
5th Feb - 9th April
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Term 2:
27th April - 3rd July
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Term 3:
20 July - 25th Sept
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Term 4:
13th Oct - 18th Dec
Your project days and times are
8:25 - 3.00 p.m., Monday - Friday
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS &
QUALIFICATIONS:
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You must be currently studying Physiotherapy or
Occupational Therapy or already qualified
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You must be available to
come on the project for a minimum
of 2 months.
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You need to show high levels of initiative and be
capable of working independently, where necessary
PLEASE NOTE: We can only take one
volunteer at a time on this project so we strongly advise booking early. |
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