The Brenda Strafford Foundation

Shifts Available:

Variable weekday, evenings, and weekends. Shift availability comes up several times a month, usually for 2-4 hour shifts with a few days notice.

Position Duties:

• Decorate apartments to make them homey for new families moving in
• Take inventory of decor supplies in stock or needing to be ordered

The Ideal Person for this Role is:

• A creative and tidy person that loves organizing and making a house a home
• Comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment and interacting with clients who are high-needs and English-as-second language
• Physically able to walk for 2 hours and lift 50lbs

One of the biggest challenges in a continuing care home is moving residents from their rooms to all the wonderful events and therapeutic programs that are planned to keep them physically and mentally well. Sometimes there aren’t enough hands to help get our residents to their meals or events in a timely manner. This causes delays starting and also means that residents can sometimes wait longer periods to get back to their own room. Would you like to volunteer to help us move residents from their rooms so they don’t miss out on all the opportunities we offer? Could you be one of our “Helping hands heroes”?

ROLE DESCRIPTION and RESPONSIBILITIES 

You would assist the staff moving residents from their rooms to join in programs, meals and special events. There would be moving on elevators involved and training on the safe way to move residents would be provided as part of your onboard training. These opportunities would be at different times during the day. It’s also a great way to meet some interesting residents and share some stories with them and you would be welcome to join the programs and events. From daily exercise and interactive programs, to scheduled music concerts, birthday celebrations, and mealtimes, there are many opportunities to help.

You will need:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with residents

• Understand the safety requirements and rules of the Brenda Strafford Foundation
• Sign in and out and track your hours
• Arrive on time and maintain a professional demeanor with residents and staff
• Report the resident’s participation to your supervisor for charting on their clinical record
• In a timely manner, let your supervisor know if you are running late or unable to fulfill your commitment

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed application
• Successful completion of the interview process
• Positive reference checks
• Pass a Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
• Complete the orientation and screening process

SUPERVISED BY

Manager of Therapeutic Recreation & Volunteer Services/Life Enrichment Manager

Are you a member of the clergy who wishes to share your faith with residents? We have opportunities for clergy within established religions to schedule religious services on-site in our Chapels. We also have opportunities for non-ordained members of any faith community to attend our sites to provide support to residents who request their support.

ROLE DESCRIPTION and RESPONSIBILITIES 

Spiritual Care Volunteers provide a connection to a resident’s faith community. Clergy within established religions may attend the site to preside over religious services. Non-ordained members of a faith community may attend the site to provide one-on-one or small group support to residents who request it. You should have a connection with an established community faith group.

You will need:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with residents

• Understand the safety requirements and rules of the Brenda Strafford Foundation
• Sign in and out and track your hours
• Arrive on time and maintain a professional demeanor with residents and staff
• Report the resident’s participation to your supervisor for charting on their clinical record
• In a timely manner, let your supervisor know if you are running late or unable to fulfill your commitment

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed application
• Successful completion of the interview process
• Positive reference checks
• Pass a Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
• Complete the orientation and screening process

SUPERVISED BY

Manager of Therapeutic Recreation & Volunteer Services/Life Enrichment Manager

Do you enjoy chatting? Are you curious about the stories older adults want to share? Do you enjoy puzzles, board games, card games, reading to someone? Then the Social Visitor role is for you. You will both give and receive the gift of companionship and friendship.

ROLE DESCRIPTION and RESPONSIBILITIES 

Social Visitor guests have an opportunity to share thoughts, ideas and stories while spending time with our residents on a one-to-one basis. Whether helping with a puzzle, playing a game, or simply hanging out together, you will be a trusted companion to our continuing care residents. We have opportunities for both daytime and early evening hours.

You will need:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with residents

• Understand the safety requirements and rules of the Brenda Strafford Foundation
• Sign in and out and track your hours
• Arrive on time and maintain a professional demeanor with residents and staff
• Report the resident’s participation to your supervisor for charting on their clinical record
• In a timely manner, let your supervisor know if you are running late or unable to fulfill your commitment

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed application
• Successful completion of the interview process
• Positive reference checks
• Pass a Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
• Complete the orientation and screening process

SUPERVISED BY

Manager of Therapeutic Recreation & Volunteer Services/Life Enrichment Manager

• You would help plant flowers in our courtyards and planters.
• Keep our plants happy and hydrated.
• Use your creativity to help arrange planters and garden spaces making our outdoor areas as beautiful as possible.