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Activities Assistant
Dementia Friendly Reading Group
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Impact Statement
As a volunteer, you benefit from knowing that you have helped someone in need. You will increase your work experience in a healthcare setting and be able to interact with other volunteers, residents and staff.
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Description
Help run a dementia friendly reading group. Coach residents to engage with the material provided according to their comfort and ability level and provide positive feedback. Facilitate discussion when applicable.
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 18+
COVID-19 Vaccination Required: Yes
Area(s) of Interest: Caring Support, Health Care / Wellness, Senior Services
Skill(s): Interpersonal Communication, Manage Meetings & Groups, Motivate Others, Thought Leadership (Innovation), Empathy
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: Training on how to assist residents based on support needs, will be given.
The volunteer will shadow the group leader initially with the goal of eventually leading the read group on their own.
Working Conditions: Parkwood is a wheelchair and scooter-accessible facility. If you require any accommodation to assist you please let us know.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space
Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 4 - 6 months
Weekday - Daytime
Weekly Mondays from 3pm to 4pm with availability on occasional Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays. There might be slight variation in timing on some days
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https://parkwoodmh.com/
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Send an Email Message
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Diane McCance
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519 885 4810 Ext. 333
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726 New Hampshire Street Waterloo, N2K 4M1
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Waterloo
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