Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme, South West WA
Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) volunteers make regular social visits and provide companionship and friendship to residents of aged care facilities or older people living in their own homes. Anyone on a home care package or residing in an aged care facility can request a visiting volunteer. The service is free for the elderly person, and they can self-refer, or be referred by family, friends or health care professionals. Multiple Locations: Busselton, Dunsborough, Bunbury, Albany, Augusta, Margaret River, Manjimup, Nannup, Bridgetown and areas in between.
Role responsibilities
* Visit the participant or group of participants at least once per fortnight
* Undertake activities that are appropriate to the participant or group. This may include listening to music together, playing cards or board games, reminiscing or simply having a chat
* When visiting with a group, consult with the group on their interests and preferences for activities, and plan and facilitate group interaction and activities accordingly
* Maintain regular communication with the Red Cross ACVVS Support officer to discuss your visits and any concerns that may arise
* Attend orientation and ongoing training as required
* Record and submit monthly reports to the Red Cross ACVVS Support officer
* Respect the rights of participants to confidentiality and privacy
Knowledge, skills and experience
* Show empathy for the mature aged, disadvantaged and socially isolated clients
* At ease working independently or as part of a team
* Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds
* An interest in providing humanitarian service and to work within the fundamental principles of Red Cross
* A commitment to visit for a minimum of one year
* Ability to work within the Red Cross ACVVS guidelines and policies and principles of Red Cross
Red Cross General Conditions
* We act always in accordance with the Australian Red Cross Code of Conduct and Child Protection Code of Conduct
* We are a Child Safe organisation and all volunteers are required to comply with relevant State and Territory legislation requirements
* We comply with the Red Cross Workplace Health and Safety management system
* We demonstrate skill, knowledge and behaviour to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful way
* In all activities, our volunteers are guided by the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, Universality
Category
Seniors & Aged Care
Commitment
Regular - more than 6 months
Type Of Work
Companionship & Social Support
Time Required
One hour per week minimum. Mon to Sunday days to be negotiated.
Training
Training supplied one on one or online if suitable
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