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| Contact | Lydia Swant, Coordinator of Volunteers, Meadow Park Chatham Inc. Long-Term Care Home; Phone: 519-351-1330; Fax: 519-351-7933; Email: lswant@jarlette.com | |||
| Duties | One-to-one visits which can include the following activities: reading, pampering (hand lotion), music, basic stretching exercises, singing and other various tasks. | |||
| Benefits | Builds interpersonal skills and increases knowledge of working with dementia patients in long-term care setting. | |||
| Population being served | Long-term care residents with various levels of dementia | |||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon Saturday: Morning, Afternoon Sunday: Morning, Afternoon | |||
| Location | Meadow Park Chatham 110 Sandys Street Chatham (Diningroom Lounge) | |||
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible although our doors are not automated. Secured entrance (coded). | |||
| Ages Appropriate | 18 year(s) - 70 year(s) | |||
| Suitable for OSSD/40 Hours Community Involvement | No | |||
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week | |||
| Commitment Length | an on-going program. | |||
| Training | Orientation required with Coordinator of Volunteers. Training for specific tasks will take place with the Programs Director(s). | |||
| Transportation | Candidate is responsible for transportation arrangements for this placement. | |||
| Interaction Level | One-to-one interaction | |||
| Start Date | On or after 03 Jan 2013 | |||
| Cost (parking, TB test, lunch expense,...) | Health Requirements: 2 step TB test, Flu Shot is recommended. TB Tests are available on site with no charge. | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Areas of Interest | Companion / Friendly Visitor | |||
| Skills/Experience | Experience working with senior's is an asset. Experience with dementia care is an asset. Must be outgoing and able to work independently. | |||
| Additional Requirements | Ability to push wheelchairs as portering is required. | |||
| Screening Methods | Police CheckReferencesOrientation Evaluation | |||
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| Organization Name | Meadow Park Chatham Inc, Chatham-Kent, Jarlette Health Services | |||
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| Mailing Address | 110 Sandy St Chatham, ON N7L 4X3 | |||
| Office Phone | 519-351-1330 | |||
| Fax | 519-351-7933 | |||
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| Website | www.jarlette.com | |||
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