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By<\/strong> Chris McMahon, VIC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who are you and what is your job?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I am Chris McMahon and I am an aquatic attendant at the Eltham Leisure Centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long have you been doing this for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I started in November 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are some of the things you do in your job?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I look after the first aid kits. I keep the storeroom tidy. I clean the 3 pools. Wipe down tables and use the blower outside. Setting up swim lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your favourite part of the job?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning the pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the hardest part of your job?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blowing the leaves in the front entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the best thing about having a job?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is great and I really love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it is important for people with Down syndrome to have a job?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It makes me feel really important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes a great boss?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lisa Wilson is the best boss in the world. She really cares about me and listens to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you like about being part of a team?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It makes me feel amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What new skills did you need to learn to do your job?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I had to do the first aid course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What advice do you have for people with Down syndrome who want to get a job but don\u2019t know how?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They should go to an Employment Agency like CVGT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What advice do you have for employers about hiring someone with Down syndrome?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They should take their time to explain things to us, because sometimes people talk too fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is it important to be included?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So I know what is happening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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