Time commitment for this role
If you have an hour or two per week available and would love to chat with our residents, we would love to hear from you! We are currently looking for someone to visit residents at our Bayswater and Bull Creek residential care centres between 4‐7pm and who is experienced in aged care volunteering and dementia.
Types of activities you could be involved with
Amana Living Volunteers work alongside the allied health team. For one‐on‐one visits you can be involved in activities such as chatting together, playing board games, reading magazines or newspapers, discussing books, simple art and craft, listening to music, watching movies, and if you have a hidden talent like chess, knitting or gardening please let us know. Smiling and laughing are contagious – make a difference in someone's life today.
If you would like to assist in group activities, these are scheduled at specific times and days and can include bingo, bus trips, pamper sessions, art and craft, cooking, quizzes, walking groups and so much more.
Benefits of volunteering
* Improved mental and physical health
* Reduced stress, anxiety and depression
* Fosters a sense of purpose
* Boosts self‐confidence
* Offers opportunities to develop new skills and expand social networks
Who we are looking for
Amana Living volunteers are kind, compassionate and have a passion for creating a community for our residents, sharing their time that encourages smiles and laughs, and enriches their lives with social interactions. We can usually fit around your schedule.
Job details
* Category: Seniors & Aged Care
* Commitment: Regular – more than 6 months
* Type of work: Companionship & Social Support, Music & Entertainment, Seniors & Aged Care
* Time required: Commitment from 1 hour per week or fortnight, opportunity to spend more time if your time permits
* Training: Basic training for volunteers in aged care, initial orientation and ongoing support provided
Locations
Northern suburbs locations: Kinross, Duncraig, Karrinyup, Osborne Park. Southern suburbs locations: Salter Point (near South Perth/ Como), Bull Creek, Camillo, Coolbellup. Eastern suburbs locations: Bayswater, Lesmurdie. Regional locations: Mandurah. Day Clubs: Five located in metro areas.
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