Meals on Wheels Volunteers deliver nutritious meals to clients assessed as needing support with nutrition.
Routes are presently available in Estevan
Personal accomplishment, develop and enhance communication skills, learn new job skills & obtain a work routine, being involved & giving back to community.
Volunteer picks up meals at given time from the outlet and delivers to client in their home.
Shifts vary, delivery over lunch time hours.
The Recreation Ambassador assists with various activities at the site. They encourage client's participation in activities.
Recreation Associate are the extra pair of "helping hands" that add to the trained services of the Long-term care facility staff, working together to enhance the lives of residents
Volunteers will assist in encouraging and engaging residents to participate in programs to improve residents' well-being.
The Recreation Associate will:
The Recreation Associate assists with various activities at the site. They encourage client's participation in activities.
Recreation Associate are the extra pair of "helping hands" that add to the trained services of the Long-term care facility staff, working together to enhance the lives of residents
Activities include, but are not limited to: Reading groups, puzzles, games, bingo, nail painting, going for walks, group painting, crafts, exercise programs, and special events like Christmas parties and teas. Birthday parties, volunteer group outings.
provides social, spiritual and emotional stimulation for the residents.
Various shifts : Monday to Friday Mornings and afternoons
The patients enjoy many benefits of the daily activities provided by the staff and with the assistance of volunteers. The volunteer supplies that extra pair of “helping hands” that add to the trained services of the Acute Care facility staff.
Volunteers will have a sense of fulfillment and purpose by providing support for a variety of programs that stimulate the mental, social, emotional, and physical well-being of patients
Duties would include:
restocking carts (slippers/ toiletries etc),
delivering water jugs and snacks,
visitation with patients and assisting acute staff when it is appropriate to do so.
Shifts available all days (excluding Wednesday) Morning , Afternoon and Evening. Times vary.
The Recreation Associate assists with various activities at the site. They encourage client's participation in activities.
Recreation Associate are the extra pair of "helping hands" that add to the trained services of the Long-term care facility staff, working together to enhance the lives of residents
Activities include, but are not limited to:
CC Recreation Associate –
Portering residents in wheelchairs, both inside and outside;
watching residents while staff member driving the Handivan;
Assist with crafts, games, puzzles, storytime, singing, etc.;
Assist with set-up for entertainment, special events, etc.;
Assist with distributing snacks and drinks;
one-on-one visiting, which could include, but not exclusive to: reading to a resident or assisting them with electronic devices (making a phone call or video call)
Shifts available : Monday - Sunday mornings afternoons and evenings
The Recreation Associate assists with various activities at the site. They encourage client's participation in activities.
Recreation Associate are the extra pair of "helping hands" that add to the trained services of the Long-term care facility staff, working together to enhance the lives of residents
Volunteers will assist with the setup, participation, and cleanup various programs;
Portering residents to and from activities
Activities to include: Socializing and 1:1 visits, games, crafts, reading, guided exercises, storytelling, reminiscing, walking, etc.
Encouraging resident participation
Volunteers will accept direction & feedback from staff liaison & local volunteer services coordinator;
Volunteers are to be respectful of confidentiality in all interactions; and report any concerns or resident needs to Staff Liaison.
The goal of pet visitation is to bring joy, comfort and companionship to the residents of the home. This position provides opportunities for residents to safely interact with animals in a controlled environment, to reach and maintain their optimal level of physical, mental and emotional functioning and well-being, to stimulate interest and enjoyable activity, alleviate anxiety and loneliness, and to encourage social engagement with others through the pet.
Volunteers will gain a sense of fulfillment and purpose by providing entertainment or spiritual services to the residents of the facility, contributing to their mental, emotional, social, and physical well-being.
They provide the opportunity for residents to participate together; to listen to, sing, pray, and socialize with entertainers, spiritual leaders, and one another; to practice and renew their faith; and to be entertained and engage in pleasurable and meaningful activities to the best of their ability and interest.
They conduct spiritual services and rituals and offer communion/mass.
They assist residents with books and materials.
They encourage singing, praying and social interaction amongst the residents.