Friendly Visitor or Recreation Assistant
(Fairview Lodge, Whitby)
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Position ID: V-OSH0947
Last Modified: 04 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 04 Dec 2024
Opportunity Details: Friendly Visitor or Recreation Assistant
| Contact | Lauren Cooper, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Fairview Lodge/Region of Durham; Phone: 905-668-5851 ext 5917; Email: lauren.cooper@durham.ca |
| Duties | Visit one-on-one with a resident * listen, chat and enjoy some time together Assist with Recreation activities |
| More Info Link | www.durham.ca |
| Benefits | Make a difference in the life of a Fairview Lodge resident |
| Clients | Seniors and individuals with physical and/or cognitive disabilities |
| Ages | 14 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students |
| Areas of Interest | Friend / Penpal ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Flexible and able to adapt to the various abilities and challenges of resident |
| Commitment Length | Long Term - One year or more |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group |
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Day and time are flexible |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | Fairview Lodge, 632 Dundas St W, Whitby |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Brooklin ; Whitby 5 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training on the job |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Certificate of Health and Two Step TB Testing Required, Flu shot required |
Agency Details: Fairview Lodge, Whitby
| Office Phone | 905-668-5851 |
| fairviewlodgeinfo@durham.ca | |
| Website | www.durham.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 632 Dundas St W Whitby, ON Canada L1N 5S3 |
