Memory Care Resident Visitor for Saint Therese of West Lake

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 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

Interest in developing ongoing relationships with residents

Good interpersonal skills

Able to use technology such as iPads to facilitate reminiscence through images, maps, music, etc.

Self-directed and able to volunteer with minimal supervision

Able to push wheelchairs safely throughout the facility and property

Able to locate the resident’s name and room number to transport them back to their room

Have a good understanding of state laws protecting vulnerable adults and reporting mandates

Able to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines

Able to follow infection prevention and control procedures to minimize risk of disease transmission and maintain health and safety of residents, staff and volunteers

Have good critical and problem-solving skills