Friendly Visitor
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Internship
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Job details
- Job type
- Internship
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Summary
The Salvation Army Meighen Health Centre's mission is to deliver a suite of wellness and health services primarily to seniors in Long Term Care, Retirement Residence and in the Community. We demonstrate Christian values and provide excellent person-centered care.
We are a 168 bed Long Term Care facility. We are owned and operated by The Salvation Army but funded by The Ministry of Health.
Our Core Values are Compassion, Accountability, Relevance and Excellence.
As a Friendly Visitor, you will visit with and go for walks with residents in the Alzheimer Unit and the Retirement Home. If needed, to assist with recreational programs.
Must be kind and respectful and enjoy working with the elderly.
Applicants will need a vulnerable police check and a two-step TB test.
The forms will be given to you at the interview time or you can apply online for the vulnerable police check.
Volunteers must be double vaccinated to volunteer and show proof of vaccination.
When volunteering, volunteers must wear a mask at all times and social distancing while in the building as well as being screened at the door.
Some basic understanding of Alzheimer disease as well as compassion, patience and understanding. Walking and standing; hearing; verbal communication; visual; reading and writing.
Location
Address
155 Millwood Road
Toronto, Ontario M4S 1J6
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
As a Friendly Visitor, you will visit with and go for walks with the residents, and residents in the Alzheimer Unit and residents from the Retirement Home. If needed, to assist with recreational programs.
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.
Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness Seniors
Skills & Experience
Senior Care
Tags
alzheimer disease elderly
The Salvation Army Meighen Health Centre's mission is to deliver a suite of wellness and health services primarily to seniors in Long Term Care, Retirement Residence and in the Community. We demonstrate Christian values and provide excellent person-centered care.
We are a 168 bed Long Term Care facility. We are owned and operated by The Salvation Army but funded by The Ministry of Health.
Our Core Values are Compassion, Accountability, Relevance and Excellence.
As a Friendly Visitor, you will visit with and go for walks with residents in the Alzheimer Unit and the Retirement Home. If needed, to assist with recreational programs.
- Training provided
- English (required)
- Close to Davisville subway station. Close to paid parking
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum hours per week: 5 hours
- Requirements: Police records' check and TB test required as well as two doses Covid Vaccine and some online education.
Must be kind and respectful and enjoy working with the elderly.
Applicants will need a vulnerable police check and a two-step TB test.
The forms will be given to you at the interview time or you can apply online for the vulnerable police check.
Volunteers must be double vaccinated to volunteer and show proof of vaccination.
When volunteering, volunteers must wear a mask at all times and social distancing while in the building as well as being screened at the door.
Some basic understanding of Alzheimer disease as well as compassion, patience and understanding. Walking and standing; hearing; verbal communication; visual; reading and writing.
Location
Address
155 Millwood Road
Toronto, Ontario M4S 1J6
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
As a Friendly Visitor, you will visit with and go for walks with the residents, and residents in the Alzheimer Unit and residents from the Retirement Home. If needed, to assist with recreational programs.
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.
- Proof of Covid Vaccination
- Minimum 16 years old
- Vulnerable police check
- Two-step TB test
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Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness Seniors
Skills & Experience
Senior Care
Tags
alzheimer disease elderly
More about this job
Responsibilities
As a Friendly Visitor, you will visit with and go for walks with residents in the Alzheimer Unit and the Retirement Home. You may also assist with recreational programs as needed.
Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and provide a vulnerable police check, a two-step TB test, and proof of Covid vaccination. A basic understanding of Alzheimer disease and a kind, respectful attitude towards the elderly are also required.
Skills
- Compassion
- Patience
- Understanding
- Verbal Communication
- Visual Skills
- Reading
- Writing
Benefits
- Free Meal
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Alzheimer Disease
- Elderly
- Healthcare
- Volunteering
- Recreational Programs
- Long Term Care
- Retirement Residence
- Compassion
- Patience
- Communication
- Toronto
- Salvation Army