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About the Position
Position:
3454 - Health Services Volunteer
Organization:
Location:
Mississauga, Brampton
Goal

Indus Community Services (formerly known as India Rainbow Club of Peel) was founded in 1985 by concerned members of the Indo-Canadian community to meet the settlement and social service needs of newcomers from the Indian sub-continent. With our increasingly expanded mission, we provide educational, social, settlement, health and employment related services to help newcomers, families, women, and seniors in the Peel region. Health Services at Indus has extensive experience offering culturally and linguistically appropriate services to seniors. Volunteers will engage and interact with clients within the Adult Day Program via program planning and implementation on a one-on-one basis or in a group setting.
Description

  • Welcome clients upon their arrival and assist with setting them into the program.
  • Assist in planning and implementing social and recreational activities such as games, cards, indoor gardening, and more.
  • Participate in social and recreational activities with the client and assist them with their exercises as required.
  • Read books/newspapers to clients and assist them with one-on-one drawing, writing, or speech exercises.
  • Assist clients with mobility challenges.
  • Help staff prepare clients' lunch and assist with setup and serving.
  • Provide relief reception duties - answering calls, welcoming clients, taking accurate messages and more.
  • Interact with clients in a professional and polite manner.
  • Complete all tasks and responsibilites within assigned timelines.
  • Adhere to the vision, mission, and guiding values of the organization and the Health Services Program.
  • Maintain confidentiality of clients, staff, and peers.
  • Represent Indus in a professional manner at all times.

To Apply: Create a Volunteer Profile with Volunteer MBC, then click the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above/below) to gain immediate access to the Volunteer Application form on the Indus website [a fillable WORD document]. Download it. Complete it, Save it, and email it as an attachment to volunteer@induscs.ca. Thank you!
Benefits

Volunteers in the day program are a core part of the Indus team, and benefit from the personable experience offered by interacting with adults or older adults with varying abilities. Volunteers also benefit from educational and informational sessions, as well as expand on their communication and interpersonal skills. The day program offers volunteers with opportunities to participate in a wide range of tasks, and well as share creative and innovative ideas in order to engage clients.
Qualifications

  • Patient, caring and compassionate. be able to establish a good rapport with the clients.
  • Experience working with frail, elderly and/or cognitively impaired seniors (an asset).
  • Physical ability to assist someone from a sitting to a standing position, assist clients with mobility aids, lift light equipment.
  • Sensitivity to the needs and challenges of the client population.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (English as well as one or more South Asian languages considered an asset).
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability; responsible, reliable, self-motivated and detail-oriented.
  • Respect confidentiality at all times.
  • Ability to work as a team with site staff, and sensitivity to cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity.

Min Age: 18
Max Age: 90   
Police Check: Not required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Required

Time Commitment
This is a Long Term (More than 6 months) commitment starting 2024-09-11
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon

Time Requirement: A MINIMUM once a week for a 3 or more hour shift.
Training

All volunteers will undergo an online training and an in-person orientation.
More Details
Areas of Interest: Environment, Arts & Crafts, Culture & Heritage, Education & Learning, Life Skills & Accessibility, Senior Support
Accessibility: Fully Accessible Workplace
Ideal for: Individuals, Newcomers, Older Adults
How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
http://induscs.ca
https://www.facebook.com/IndusCommunityServices/
https://twitter.com/Indus_Helps
https://www.linkedin.com/company/induscommunityservices/
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