Weekend Volunteer Greeter in Residential Aged Care, Geebung
About this opportunity
Address: 19 Halsmere Street, Geebung, 4034.
Do you like being a welcoming face, meeting people and giving directions while keeping people safe?
The residents living in our modern and vibrant John Wesley Gardens Aged Care Community at Geebung are seeking warm and sincere volunteers to assist in welcoming their weekend visitors.
As a Weekend Volunteer Greeter, you will be the friendly face welcoming guests visiting their loved ones in our state-of-the-art aged care community. These visits are so important for the well-being of our residents.
Your role includes guiding families, friends and supporters through any special procedures that are in place to reduce risks to older people.
This may include assisting visitors to:
- complete entry sign-in
- undertake a rapid antigen test (RAT) before entering
- wear a face mask during their time on the premises
- guiding people and providing directions.
As a Weekend Volunteer Greeter, you will be reporting any feedback or requests through to the appropriate staff on duty. You may also be provided with other opportunities to enhance the lives of our residents through additional roles and activities to suit your interests and skills. These will be negotiated with you in advance.
Weekend Volunteer Greeters are required Saturdays and Sundays, between 10am and 2pm. Times are flexible to suit you.
This volunteer role suits people with well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, and a calm, caring and empathetic manner.
Wesley Mission Queensland is a welcoming and rewarding place to volunteer, where you will meet many wonderful people and learn new skills that may assist you personally and professionally. There are lots of other benefits to volunteering with us as well, such as:
- Supply and pay for any security checks required for the position
- Great education opportunities
- Exclusive shopping discounts
- Access to online and face-to-face wellness advisors
- Invitations to social events
- Being part of a team that really is making a difference in the lives of lonely and isolated seniors living in your local community.
This role follows a COVID-19 safe work plan, and all volunteers must have received three COVID-19 vaccinations.
Please visit our website to learn more about Wesley Mission Queensland.
Please Note: To help us find you the most rewarding and suitable role, you must complete an online registration form, which will be forwarded to you when you apply for this role.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination . NDIS screening check .
All required security checks can be applied for free of charge through Wesley Mission Queensland. After you apply, we will contact you with further details about the position.
Weekend Volunteer Greeters are required Saturdays or Sundays, between 10am and 2pm. Times are flexible to suit you.
Type of work- Companionship & Social Support
- Seniors & Aged Care
- Tour Guides, Information & Heritage
Orientation and on the job training is provided for this role.