Life Is Sweet As Posted by Posted by Imogen Loakman on 4 March 2016 Posted on: 4 March 2016

Hi, my name is Amber Ranson. I live in North Loburn with my Mum and Andy on a farm. We have Highland cattle, two dogs and chickens.

I left Rangiora High School at the end of last term and I have already found
myself a job. Ma found me a work experience placement at Adriel Rest Home in Amberley two years ago. They have now offered me 10 hours paid work a week.

I will work Monday to Friday at the Rest Home; working with the elderly in the Sunshine Club and helping with the food and in the laundry.

I have already written a wish list of things I want to buy with my pay. An IPOD is top of the list at the moment, and my long term savings plan is for a trip to Disneyland. I will be busy studying The ACE Programme (Supporting the Older Person) through work.

I am also studying at CPIT in Rangiora with my Mum. On top of a busy week, I also fit in swimming, UPP Club and cooking for my family with my support worker.

In my spare time I like to do art and hang out with my friends Emma, Hanna, Janelle and Grace. We like going out to the movies and having lunch at the mall.

 

Story taken from Christchurch's Enabling Good Lives Newsletter | Summer 2015