Adult Day Program Assistant
(Alzheimer Society of Durham Region)
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Opportunity Details | ||||
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Contact | Marc Battaglini, Adult Day Program Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Durham Region; Phone: 905-576-2567; Email: volunteer@alzheimerdurham.com | |||
Duties | Assist with the Young Onset Dementia program * meet and greet guests, help to serve snack, lunch, and coffee/tea * help participants with programs and encourage social engagement | |||
More Info Link | https://alzheimer.ca/en/durham/Get-involved/Volunteer | |||
Benefits | Gain professional experience in a day program and work with people who are living with Young Onset Dementia * receive training specific to the field Support a larger cause and help raise awareness for the Alzheimer Society and people living with dementia and their care partners | |||
Clients | People living with Young Onset Dementia | |||
Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women | |||
Areas of Interest | Program Coordination / Support | |||
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Team Work | |||
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - Program runs in 10 week blocks | |||
Interaction Level | Small Group | |||
Dates and Times | Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon (9 am-3:30 pm) Thursday: Morning, Afternoon (9 am-3:30 pm) Choose one 3.5 hour shift time | |||
Seasons | Year Round | |||
Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
Location | Alzheimer Durham, 1600 Champlain Ave, Suite 202, Whitby | |||
Number of Positions | Durham Region ; Whitby 4 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided - Everything that is necessary to be successful in this role ; Training is required ; Training on the job ; Training on-going | |||
Transportation | Near public transit | |||
Application Deadline | 01 Mar 2020 | |||
Cost | $20 for a Vulnerable Sector Check | |||
Police Check | Required | |||
Agency Details | ||||
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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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