Mentor says Project SEARCH Program is Fostering Interns’ Personal and Professional Growth
Reflecting on her time mentoring students involved with the Project SEARCH initiative, Audrey Bekendam says what stands out most for her is the personal and professional growth she’s seen the interns experience.
Audrey, who works in the housekeeping department at St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre, says that while some of the interns were initially shy and withdrawn around residents and staff members at the Brantford long-term care home, it didn’t take long for them to acclimatize to life at St. Joe’s and get into the groove.
“It has been very eye opening; (it’s like watching) a flower developing,” Audrey says.
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