I worked for five years as a Health Care Aide in Long-Term care of the elderly population before returning to school for Theatre studies. I provided assistance to residents with activities of daily living as well as palliative and hospice care.
The most rewarding experience was being in a provincial program that was intended as restorative therapy:
- Physical range of motion both performing and assisting residents in movement
- Conversational therapy while sitting or walking with residents
- Bouncing balls with residents, playing games and puzzles
- Movie events