Everyone wants to find their purpose and Grade 12 student Lex Dalrymple is finding a sense of that with the seniors who call Cherry Park Retirement Residence home.
WATCH: A Penticton teen living with deafblindness is gaining work experience at a local retirement home. The supported work experience program through School District 67 is helping to make it happen. Sydney Morton has more.Everyone wants to find their purpose and Grade 12 student Lex Dalrymple is finding a sense of that with the seniors who call Cherry Park Retirement Residence home.
Dalrymple is living with deafblindness and as part of the supported work experience program through School District 67, he has been working at the retirement residence inLex is accompanied by his deafblind intervenor Mary Hennig, who has been working alongside him for seven years. With Hennig as his shadow, he clears tables, washes the dishes and gets to know the residents.“When we first started together, other people didn’t have much meaning for him.
“It empowers the students because it’s an opportunity to step outside of their comfort zone and to explore different work experiences, learn new skills, gain confidence and find their purpose,” said Cara Garnett, Supported Work Experience job coach. Having Dalrymple come to work a few times a week has had a positive influence on many of the residents including John Anderson, who is now learning American Sign Language because of him.General manager of the Cherry Park Retirement Residence, Michele Coates says their first year partnering with School District 67 has been a wonderful experience for both staff and residents.“It’s been just amazing for all of the residents.
The supported work experience has also brought out the best in Dalrymple. He’s had the chance to come out of his shell and make lasting connections with the residents.
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