Jessica May is an occupational therapist. She enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures, cooking to live independently and provide for others, and keeping fit through running events and netball. She finds meaning and identity in spending time with family, doing household chores, sailing with her father, and driving to get around independently. She is currently a student to gain the knowledge and skills to become an occupational therapist.

1. OCCUPATIONAL
IDENTITY
Jessica May

2. Occupational Therapist
(Retrieved, March 28, 2014. From www.careers.govt.nz/jobs/health/occupational-therapist/)
Training to become a
qualified
Occupational
Therapist

3. Travel - History
Travelling
overseas.
Seeing how
history has
shaped the
world and
experiencing
different
cultures.

4. Cooking
(Retrieved, April 1, 2014. From www.nourishedhealth.com/)
Cooking own
meals to live
independently
and to provide
for others.

5. Running Events
Running in
organised
events to keep
fit and healthy
and also for
motivation and
competition.

6. Family
Family where
we all love and
support one
another.

7. Household Chores
(Retrieved, April 1, 2014. From www.everydayhealth.com/allergy-photos/tips-to-keep-your-home-allergen-
free.aspx#/slide-1)
Household
chores to keep
the house
clean, tidy and
running
smoothly.

8. Netball
(Retrieved, April 1, 2014. From www.anzcourtside.co.nz/home/index.html)
Netball a team
sport, working
together as a
team, sharing a
bond, competiti
on, keeping
fit, tactics and
most
importantly
having fun!

9. Student
Being a
student.
Gaining
knowledge and
skills to
become an
occupational
therapist.

10. Sailing
Sailing with my
Dad. Sharing a
bond, relaxing,
racing, being
outdoors with
nature.

11. Driving
(Retrieved, April 2, 2014. From www.keys2drive.com.au/learning.aspx)
Driving, being
able to
navigate from
one place to
another.
Enables me to
get around
independently.

12. Reference List
ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited. (2014). ANZ netball. Retrieved from
https://www.anzcourtside.co.nz/home/index.html
Careers NZ. (2014). Occupational therapy. Retrieved from
https://www.careers.govt.nz/jobs/health/occupational-therapist
Everyday Health. (2014). Cleaning Your Home to Control Allergens.
Retrieved from http://www.everydayhealth.com/allergy-
photos/tips-to-keep-your-home-allergen-free.aspx#/slide-1
Keys 2 Drive. (2014). Learning to drive. Retrieved from
https://www.keys2drive.com.au/learning.aspx
Nourished Health. (2012). Nourished Health. Retrieved from
http://www.nourishedhealth.com/