Tall Pines Long Term Care Volunteer

Job Summary

Please apply online at www.peelregion.ca/health/volunteers. Do not apply through really. Shifts only available weekday business hours 8:30am – 4:30pm.

Objective: To support and compliment the centre’s programs and services in responding to resident’s/client’s strengths, needs and preferences.

Location: 1001 Peter Robertson Blvd, Brampton, ON

Commitment: Minimum 60 hours, about 2-3 hours per week.

Interaction Level: Group setting and/or one on one with residents.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Activation Programs (assisting the residents attending various programs including bingo, music, trivia, baking, crafts, games, gardening, etc.).
• General Store/Tuck Shop/Corner Store (selling basic items and snacks to residents/clients/family members and visitors).
• Dining support (assisting residents/clients at meal times).
• Outings (accompanying residents/clients attending group outings such as shopping, restaurants and bowling).
• Friendly visits (interacting with residents/clients one on one and supporting them in a variety of activities, including reading, writing, games etc.).
• Ensure each resident/client is treated with respect and dignity and his/her choices and preferences are considered and respected at all times.
• Provide Supervisor, Activation and Volunteer Services, with information on a regular basis (residents visited, participation level and length of visit).

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a professional and confidential relationship regarding the resident/client.
• Maintain a supportive and respectful environment.
• Demonstrate teamwork.
• Convey empathy and compassion while practicing patience.

Requirements

• Professional References
• Ages 14
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Mantoux 2 Step TB test
• Orientation and Training

Suitable For:

• Those who enjoy and are interested in spending time socializing with older adults and adults with special needs.
• Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a professional and confidential relationship regarding the resident/client.
• Maintain a supportive and respectful environment.
• Demonstrate teamwork.
• Convey empathy and compassion while practicing patience.

Benefits

• Opportunity to interact with older adults.
• Enhance skills and meet new people.
• Participate in divisional volunteer recognition events.
• Opportunities will be provided for training (e.g. feeding residents, palliative care visits).
• Opportunity to belong to the Volunteer Association/Executive at the centre.
• Request a reference upon completion of required commitment.
• Volunteers are required to organize their own transportation.

How to apply: Please apply online at www.peelregion.ca/health/volunteers

Job Type: Volunteer

Work Location: In person