Position Details
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Care and Comfort Volunteers |
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Yaletown House Society
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A residence providing intermediate care for 130 older adults. Committed to achieving maximum independence, self determination and enjoyment of daily living. Provides three nutritious meals, individual rooms, podiatry, dental and hair care services. Offers extensive recreation opportunities including outings, gardening, cooking, ceramics, silk painting, crafts, music, computer and Tai Chi. |
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Description: |
Volunteers will assist a Recreation Therapist to provide one to one care and comfort to frail, elderly seniors.
One to ones may include hand massage, manicures and socialization.
This program takes place every second Thursday from 10:30 - 11:30 AM. | |
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Volunteers Required: |
2
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Skills and Experience: |
Kind, caring, calm.
Comfortable with others. |
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Other Language Required: |
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Reimbursements: |
Coffee / Tea |
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Training Provided: |
General orientation to the facility will be provided by the Coordinator of Volunteers. Specific orieintation to the position will be provided by the program leader. |
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Benefits to Volunteer: |
Help others.
Reference letter after three months of continuous service.
Experiencing volunteering in a complex-care environment. |
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Contact: |
Cori Witvoet
(604) 806-4206
cwitvoet@yaletown.org |
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| Time: |
Morning |
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Weekdays |
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short-term (3 months) |
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| Location: |
1099 Cambie St.
Vancouver |
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