New resident transition to care Payneham, Glengowrie, Woodcroft, Seaford, Hope Valley
About this opportunity
This new resident transition to care role is spending the first 12 weeks supporting individual resident's as they come into our homes. Each week you would share 1/ a day with the resident supporting their transition, emotional support, connections and supports in settling into their new home. This is a very valuable role where you foster friendships, establish rapport and reduce isolation, maintain social skills and share information and knowledge with the residents and their loved ones You would also support the person to maintain contact with previous communities of significance and promote a sense of purpose improving ones wellbeing.
Skills required:
- Weekly shift reliability
- Honesty and reliability
- Good communication skills
- Non judgmental, tolerant attitude
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to work as part of a team and without constant direct supervision
- Ability to seek assistance when required
- Ability to use initiative and problem solve and understand boundaries
All volunteers must have the annual Influenza vaccinations, triple Covid vaccinations and a Police clearance to work with vulnerable persons.
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination . Flu vaccination . Working with Vulnerable People Check .
*Please note:
*It’s important that organisations continue to monitor and follow the advice and guidelines of both State or Territory, and Federal Governments in relation to the latest COVID-19 requirements.
*As each organisation provides different levels/types of insurance, volunteers are reminded to check with the organisation as to the type of insurance provided for volunteers (e.g. Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance).
* Best practice volunteer involvement recommends that a volunteer role should not be more than 15-16 hours per week.
1-2 times per week but the days and times can be negotiated on commencement.
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Families with Children
- People with disability
- Wheelchair Access
- Companionship & Social Support
- Seniors & Aged Care
Orientation and training provided