Adult Day Program/ The Social Volunteer

Job summary

Provide stimulating social and recreational programming for individuals living with dementia in a group setting. Responsibilities include assisting staff with activities, organizing program spaces, and providing one-on-one support.

Job details

Summary Provide opportunities for persons living with dementia to participate in stimulating social and recreational programming in a group setting. Location Address 1600 Stellar Drive Whitby, Ontario L1N 9B2 When Opportunity Type Ongoing - Start Anytime Schedule Immediately About This Opportunity Provide opportunities for persons living with dementia to participate in stimulating social and recreational programming in a group setting. Duties include; assisting staff with activities, setting up, organizing and cleaning up program space, promote social interaction and a safe environment, provide one-on-one support when needed, accompany group outings on occasion, give feedback and updates, report your volunteer hours, respect and adhere to all policies and procedures and confidentiality. Valid Vulnerable Sector Check required before volunteering can commence. 18+ Volunteer Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization. Minimum Age Comfortable commuting to opportunity location Completed profile on VolunteerSuccess.com Vulnerable Sector Check Willing to complete all training Tags volunteer opportunity for seniors

What you’ll do

Provide stimulating social and recreational programming for individuals living with dementia in a group setting. Responsibilities include assisting staff with activities, organizing program spaces, and providing one-on-one support.

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or older and possess a valid Vulnerable Sector Check. A completed profile on VolunteerSuccess.com is also required.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Social Interaction
• Recreational Programming
• Dementia Care
• One-on-one Support
• Organization
• Patient Care
• Communication

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation