Senior Caregiver

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Equest Full time
Job Title: Seniors Visiting

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is a leading provider of home care services in Ontario, with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, client-centered care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes, and community settings.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and caring individual to join our team as a Seniors Visiting volunteer. As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in addressing social isolation and loneliness among seniors through social interaction. You will visit seniors in a facility setting, engage in meaningful conversation, and participate in gentle activities such as games, puzzles, and cards.

Responsibilities:
  • Visit seniors weekly for 4 hours, same day and time, on weekdays from 9:30am to 1:30pm
  • Engage in meaningful conversation with seniors/residents
  • Participate in simple, gentle activities when deemed appropriate, such as games, puzzles, and cards
  • Deliver lunch to residents and retrieve meal trays on time
  • Be sensitive to clients with cognitive impairment, hearing and vision needs, and clients at high risk for falls
  • Follow the direction of the unit manager/supervisor in the event of an emergency or urgent clinical need
  • Report any client-related concerns or changes to the supervisor/manager onsite
  • Commit to a regular, ongoing schedule
Requirements:
  • Related experience caring for older adults/seniors
  • Strong oral communication skills
  • Strong active listening skills
  • Friendly and caring attitude
  • Experience and sensitivity to working with culturally diverse individuals and families
  • Creativity in planning and implementing gentle activities when appropriate
  • Previous volunteer experience, engaging socially with seniors, an asset
  • Understanding of the aging process, impact of aging on the individual and family, an asset
  • Background in gerontology, social work, social services, an asset
Benefits:
  • Support through orientation, training, meetings, workshops, seminars, and one-to-one support
  • Career-related experience
  • Environment where volunteers are engaged, challenged, and rewarded
  • Opportunities to meet new people
  • Develop social and professional networks
  • Build on your communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Gain valuable work experience to build your resume
  • Support your community
  • Enhance clients' lives and deliver life-changing supports and services
  • Reference letter upon request following 100 hours of volunteer service
Accommodation and VHA's Commitment to DEI:

VHA Home HealthCare is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

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