Brain Wave Café - Program Lead
(Alzheimer Society of Durham Region)
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| Contact | Shankari Surendran, Volunteer Program Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Durham Region; Phone: 905-576-2567 ext 5235; Email: volunteer@alzheimerdurham.com | |||
| Duties | Lead or support a 90 minute, once a month, drop-in session for people with dementia and their care partners * plan the structured component of the session * use curriculum booklet as a guide, prepare a 30–40 minute activity while keeping in mind client expectations and needs * 30 minutes prior to session, set up and organize venue * actively engage all participants with an inclusive environment, and employ strategies for those who may have a difficult time connecting and conversing * transport required materials for the program, some items may be stored at the site * with the support of program volunteers, ensure the venue is clean and tidy at the end of each session * responsible for taking attendance, provide name tags, write a monthly summary, share report with ASDR | |||
| More Info Link | bttr.im/rnrh7 | |||
| Benefits | Leadership opportunity in community recreational programing and fulfill the growing need for more activities for persons with dementia * improve well-being and reduce isolation for whole families * opportunity for people with dementia to experience a higher quality of life | |||
| Clients | People with dementia and care partners | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Couples ; Groups | |||
| Areas of Interest | Life Skills Support ; Program Coordination / Support ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work | |||
| Commitment Length | Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) | |||
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group | |||
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Month | |||
| Dates and Times | Tuesday: Afternoon (1 pm-3 pm) Wednesday: Afternoon (1 pm-3 pm) Thursday: Morning (10 am-11:30 am) Alzheimer Society DR Building (Whitby) * third Thursday (10 am-11:30 am) each month Brain Wave Café - Older Adults Association (Bomanville) * first Tuesday (1 pm-2:30 pm) each month Oshawa Public Library (Oshawa) * last Wednesday(1 pm-2:30 pm) each month | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Location | Whitby, Oshawa and Bowmanville | |||
| Number of Positions | Bowmanville ; Oshawa ; Whitby 3 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on the job ; Training on-going | |||
| Transportation | Near public transit ; Car required | |||
| Cost | Vulnerable Sector Check ($20) for Durham residents | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
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| Organization Name | Alzheimer Society of Durham Region | |||
| Office Phone | 905-576-2567 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-301-1106 | |||
| Fax | 905-576-2033 | |||
| information@alzheimerdurham.com | ||||
| Website | www.alzheimer.ca/durham | |||
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