Program Assistant
(S.E.N.A.C.A. Seniors Day Program, Oakville (Central), Adult Day Program)
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| Contact | Volunteer Coordinator, S.E.N.A.C.A. Seniors Day Program; Phone: 905-337-8937; Email: anne@senaca.ca | ||
| Duties | Assisting staff with group activities such as: bowling, shuffleboard, golf, boccee ball, cards, tea parties, dancing, baking, crafts, music, serving lunches, serving snacks, drama, gardening,discussion groups, helping with laundry, dishes, etc. Provide one to one conversations with clients, give manicures, read stories, reminisce, play cards,etc. Bring your own special skills and perhaps start a new interest group. | ||
| More Info Link | www.senaca.ca | ||
| Benefits | Meet interesting, friendly people. Enjoy being part of a team of enthusiastic, caring people. Enjoy making a difference by helping others. Gain valuable experience in working with people. | ||
| Clients | Frail elderly and physically and cognitively impaired adults. 19-21 clients per day at the Central Location 15-16 clients per day at the Palermo Location | ||
| Ages | 14 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | Yes | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Community Groups | ||
| Areas of Interest | Arts & Crafts ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Friend / Penpal ; Games ; General Manpower / Physical Labour ; Health Care ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Music & Performing Arts ; Personal Support ; Program Coordination / Support ; Recreation & Sports ; Senior's Activity Support ; Special Needs / Differently Abled | ||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work ; Desire to help people. Kind, patient and understanding of elderly. Empathy for seniors and those with disabilities. Good communication skills. Willing to learn. | ||
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term | ||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group | ||
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week | ||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon Times & Days to be arranged based on the current needs of the clients and availability of the volunteer. The Day Program is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | ||
| Location | Oakville Central: 53 Bond St | Oakville North: 2521 Dundas St. West (Palermo United Church) | ||
| Number of Positions | Oakville: 20 individual(s) 20 individual(s) needed in total. | ||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided - Special training for helping seniors, for serving food; Health and Safety Education ; Training on the job | ||
| Transportation | Near public transit | ||
| Police Check | Required | ||
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| Organization Name | S.E.N.A.C.A. Seniors Day Program, Oakville (Central), Adult Day Program | ||
| Office Phone | 905-337-8937 | ||
| Fax | 905-337-0768 | ||
| senaca@senaca.ca | |||
| Website | www.senaca.ca | ||
| Address & Map | 53 Bond St Oakville, ON L6K 1L8 | ||
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