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In-Home Recreation Volunteer
Alzheimer Society of Muskoka
Location
Muskoka and Parry Sound
Duties
Objective: To assist the person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias (ADOD) and their families by providing companionship for the person, delivering client-specific recreation interventions to stimulate memory, confidence, and overall quality of life, and providing relief for the caregiver.
Time Commitment: A minimum of 2 hours per week for 6 months.
Skills/Abilities:
▪ 19 years of age or older
▪ Creative in adapting to the needs of the person with dementia.
▪ Caring, compassionate and patient.
▪ Good active listening and communication skills.
▪ Ability to work independently.
▪ Ability to accept direction and to ask for help when needed.
▪ Reliable and dependable.
▪ Sensitive and non-judgmental.
▪ Good health and grooming.
▪ Car is helpful, but not required.
Responsibilities:
▪ To complete the Alzheimer Information Series (3 hours) training and the Meaningful Activity In Home (3 hours) training prior to first visit.
▪ To complete 3 sessions of Social Recreation programming in AlzSWP office before being matched.
▪ To meet individually with the Social Recreation Coordinator to review and learn the personalized intervention plan before first visit with client and family.
▪ To visit the person in their home with Social Recreation Coordinator at a prearranged time, convenient to both the family and the volunteer, to introduce self and activities.
▪ To be familiar with the background, skills and interests of the person, and the intervention plan prepared by the Social Recreation Coordinator.
▪ To provide enriching recreational experiences, using the intervention plan, for the person with dementia, taking into account the needs of that person.
▪ To maintain confidentiality of any information learned about the person and their family members, unless safety is a concern.
▪ To ensure that the person with dementia is safe and feels as secure and content as possible. The volunteer should always carry a list of emergency telephone numbers, and the person’s medical information at all times.
▪ To complete an In Home Recreation Log after every visit and to send logs to the Manager of Volunteer and Social Recreation Services monthly.
▪ To complete an incident report immediately following an incident of concern.
▪ To keep in regular contact with the Manager of Volunteer and Social Recreation Services and the Social Recreation Coordinator and discuss any areas of concern.
▪ To respect and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners.
▪ A willingness to update knowledge of ADOD through information available in our Society resource center and professional development workshops.
Boundaries:
▪ The In Home Recreation volunteer is not expected to, and should not; undertake any activities involving personal care of the person with dementia, such as lifting, bathing, feeding, dressing, toileting or administration of medication(s).
▪ The In Home Recreation volunteer is prohibited from giving medical advice.
▪ The In Home Recreation volunteer is prohibited from becoming involved in the legal and financial affairs of the person with whom they are matched (i.e. banking, Power of Attorney etc.)