Final Post

I was extremely hapy with this placement. I was very scared before i began prac but felt comfortable and welcome from the minute i started at Carinya. The staff were very caring and did a really good job at ensuring a high level of care and concern for their patients. Although the work load was a little low at times it made my first placement not so daughnting or stressful.
I realised from this placement the importance physios play in the rehabilitation on clients. Without physio treatment these clients could not resume normal functioning and activities of daily living. I was sad to leave but happy to know i made such a difference to these clients but also made the work load of the physios and PTA less stressful.

Week 5 entry 3

Today on my final day of prac we had a gastro outbreak so i really had to ensure a high level of hygiene. I was exceptionally careful with what i touched and ensured adequate hand washing. I took one of my patients for a walk down to the river. She has had her foot in plaster for 8 weeks so i wasnt sure just how far she would be able to walk so i decided to take a wheelchair with me just incase she her foot began to hurt or she got too tired. I am very glad i did bring the wheelchair because she did use it for short bits of the trip. The patient was extremely thankful to me for taking her out as it was the first time someone had taken her out and it was such a lovely day. It was also a good test to see her endurance and balance on different surfaces and on hills.