My subject is a close relative who recently came into her leadership role. As she is much older than I, I have always looked up to her and only wished I could be as kind. She has always been a safeguard of my eldest brother who is on the Autism Spectrum. I chose her because we are both aware of the challenges that a disabled individual can face and her decision to make a career out of helping others is an inspiration that I wish to follow.
As the oldest of three sisters, she has always been a fair and kind person. As a teenager, she experienced a life-altering event that would forever change not just her appearance but also her perception of herself, if only she had allowed it. She was in a tragic accident that would leave her with a prosthetic eye. This was a defining moment in her life in which she could have chosen to give up but instead, she persevered. She never let this impairment change her path in life, she simply adjusted to it and it became her new normal. Her recent role as a leader wasn’t always apparent as her initial degree was in history. Eventually, she had gone back to school and earned her degree in Occupational Therapy, it was at this point that her leadership role was just beginning.
Formally, she is the Director of Rehabilitation at a 64-bed skilled nursing facility. In addition to being an Occupational Therapist, she is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist. As a director, she plays a critical role in not only the guidance of her staff but also in the life of her residents as she helps them adapt to their own physical and mental changes. Informally, she is a friend above all else and has a first-hand view of what it means to adapt to unforeseen circumstances in life. What I am most interested in learning from this individual is how she overcame her mischance as a teenager and whether this was pivotal in her current role as an Occupational Therapist. I would also like to further understand her leadership style and the importance of reciprocity and patience in this particular profession. Furthermore, I would like to know what she sees herself doing in the future. Will she continue in her leadership role or does she see herself taking a step back as her family begins to grow.
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