Seeking a compassionate and caring Community Visitor with the Elderly.
About this opportunity
We are looking for friendly, compassionate and caring volunteers interested in enriching the lives of older people living in residential aged care or at home in the Knox region.
Qualification/skills required:
• A genuine interest in building friendships and social connections with older people to ease social isolation. • Have an understanding of health issues faced by people as they age and use this understanding and empathy during your visits. • Effective social skills; can listen and engage with people possibly from a diverse cultural background and who may be experiencing loneliness. • Ability to maintain clear boundaries and confidentiality. • Are mature, reliable, flexible and have confidence to work independently without direct supervision and to seek support and guidance as required
Volunteer duties:
• Visit one-on-one with an older person on a weekly or fortnightly basis. • Undertake activities that are of interest to the participant. This this may include • Listening to music together, playing cards or board games, or simply having a chat. • Outings are also possible once ongoing visits are well established. • Maintain regular communication with the program staff. • Record and submit monthly reports
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination . National Police Certificate *.
Volunteer must be 18+. Police Check is conducted and paid for on behalf of the applicant.
Flexible
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Seniors & Aged Care
Training provided