Care Provider at Senior Residence

This service year internship opportunity for women provides a unique experience embracing the warmth and spirituality of retired women religious at Regina Residence.. Assist in design, planning and conduct of activity programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills. Programming is designed based on the abilities and interests of the residents and within the framework of the person-centered care philosophy.

• Develops a monthly activity
• Facilitates individual activities as needed, particularly for residents who self-isolate or are bed bound.
• Collaborates with Regina Residence Activities Director to coordinate Regina Residence volunteer assignments.
• Assists residents requiring help writing notes and letters, organizing personal effects and other needs.
• Assists in maintaining environment including caring for pets, watering plants and setting up seasonal and celebratory decorations.
• Assists in ordering/purchasing supplies for activities and/or events
• Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in resident care plan meetings
• Accompanies Sisters to medical appointments and when needed, the ER
• Communicates any resident "changes in condition" to the Team Leader (Nurse) on duty in a timely manner.

Live in community with other women, ages 21-35, seeking to grow and serve, just like you! We have short- and long-term placements, 6-11 months.

Benefits

Health coverage, Housing, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training

Additional Benefits

AmeriCorps Education Award opportunity may be available to eligible volunteers through an affiliated national organization. The St. Joseph Worker Program is deeply committed to the volunteers providing mentoring and training for personal and professional development centered around four core values: leadership as a woman, social justice, spirituality and community/simple living. Besides work experience our volunteers have the opportunity to develop and grow in spirituality in the spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. The program begins with a one to two week orientation to the program and placement site. Mentoring, educational and certification opportunities, monthly program day enrichment, and retreats help volunteers discover their strengths and passions and develop the skills and confidence to make their mark on the world.

Essential Values-Based Competencies:

• Dignity: Demonstrates competence in communication and interpersonal relations
• Excellence: Demonstrates competence in continuous improvement, continuous learning, accountability, and teamwork
• Service: Demonstrates competence in customer/patient focus and adaptability
• Justice: Demonstrates competence in community orientation and stewardship

Knowledge/Sills/Abilities

• Communication skills (reading/writing/public speaking)
• Self-Starter/Independent
• Team Spirit and cooperation
• Possess or develop knowledge in health issues/conditions and connection between body, mind and spirit
• Facilitation and leadership skills
• Ability to organize workload and compelling priorities
• Sensitive to cultural differences
• Treats information/data with confidentiality and security
• Microsoft Office