Memory Care Resident Visitor Volunteer

Memory Care Resident Visitors Volunteers provide consistent, supportive companionship to the residents of Saint Therese to support social interaction and enhance their day.

Responsibilities

1. Visit with our memory care residents, reminisce, and provide social interactions
2. Read to residents, write letters, and assist with other communication needs
3. Engage residents in other activities such as playing cards and going for walks
4. Provide consistent, supportive companionship to residents

Knowledge, Skill or Abilities Required

1. Interest in developing ongoing relationships with senior residents
2. Good interpersonal skills
3. Able to use technology such as iPads to facilitate reminiscence through images, maps, music, etc.
4. Self-directed and able to volunteer with minimal supervision
5. Able to push wheelchairs safely throughout the facility and property
6. Able to locate the resident’s name and room number to transport them back to their room
7. Have a good understanding of state laws protecting vulnerable adults and reporting mandates
8. Able to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines
9. Able to follow infection prevention and control procedures to minimize risk of disease transmission and maintain health and safety of residents, staff and volunteers
10. Good critical thinking and problem solving skills.