Make Someone’s Week - Join Our Volunteer Team! HammondCare Residential Care
Core
Social visitor providing one-on-one or small group companionship to older people with dementia in residential care.
Role type
Volunteer Social Visitor
Builds
Genuine connection and heartfelt moments for residents
Domain
Aged care / Dementia support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patience, empathy, ability to engage in conversation, adaptability to various activities (sports, art, gardening, pets, baking, yoga, music, movies)
Preferred skills
Experience with dementia care, background in healthcare or social work
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Spend time one-on-one or in small groups with residents; engage in activities such as sports, art, gardening, pets, baking, yoga, music, movies, or conversation; improve quality of life and reduce isolation for residents