Resident Activities Support

About the role

We are looking for volunteers to become a friend and assist with our group activities to help engage our residents living with dementia. Provide motivation, good humor and a little extra help for those who need it. Offer conversation, friendship and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Connect with our residents by chatting with them, reading to them, playing games, assisting with activities such as art, singing, exercise, encouraging individuals to participate in group activities, and spending one-on-one time
• Connect with our residents through activities such as exercises, discussion groups, dancing, specially adapted games (word games, physical games), housework (folding, wiping), simple crafts, sing-a-longs, bingo, art, pet visits, holiday parties and more
• Help out with setting up activities, welcoming residents to the group, assisting the Activities Leader with the current activity

Qualifications

• Must be willing to help others and enjoy talking and visiting with people
• Must be willing to interact with people who have a memory impairment
• Must treat participants, staff and fellow volunteers with dignity and respect
• Must be dependable, patient, and have a good sense of humor

Training

Volunteers must complete a video orientation and a 1:1 orientation with the Activities Director. Volunteers learn about Hale Ku'ike, dementia, communication skills, and dementia activities.

Work Requirements

• A negative 2-step TB test is required within one year prior of your volunteer start date. If a 2-step has been completed more than one year before start date, then a 1-step TB test is required within one year of start date. In this case, copies of both the 2-step and 1-step would be required.
• Background check required for volunteers over 18 years of age.

Schedule

• We work with your schedule! Timeslots available from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, with a minimum of 2 hours per shift.
• Volunteers are requested to commit to volunteer a minimum of once a month.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Free lunch
• Hale Ku'ike t-shirt