Friendly Visitor

Friendly visitors work on a one - on - one basis with residents, have conversations, play games and provide social interaction. The goals of the friendly visitor program are to alleviate isolation and loneliness by providing a companion who will provide additional mental stimulation and social support.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, understanding, and compassion
• Desire to develop relationships and work with seniors
• High degree of reliability

Responsibilities

• Facilitate conversation
  • Use creativity in expressing feelings and messages
  • Demonstrate patience, slow down, listen, watch, wait for a response, repeat a phrase as needed
  • Strong communication skills in conveying feelings
• Provide companionship and friendship
• Participate in activities which are of interest to the resident (playing cards/games, reading aloud, writing letters, etc.)
• When weather allows, spend time outside in courtyards, balconies or front patios
• Plan the date and time of your next visit, and how to notify the person if you are unable to keep the date
• Ensure that actions and conversations reflect respect for the residents and their property at all times
• Provide for dignity of residents, in accordance with organization philosophy and standards, at all times
• Report any problems or concerns
• Maintain confidentiality

Private Group Details:

• Event can be held at organization location(s)
• No Donation