A Dementia Friendly Visitor

Objective: To deliver client-specific recreation activities and social opportunities to persons living with dementia (PLWD) in the home. The aim is to stimulate memory and improve confidence and overall quality of life while providing a weekly break for both the individual and the caregiver.

Qualities and Skills: 
Friendly
Ability to build relationships
Comfortable working with boundaries in a 1:1 program

Trainings (you will receive):
Volunteer Orientation Session
AODA certificate training
Alzeducate (volunteer modules)
Position-specific training
Dementia Education

Benefits: 
Develop new skills.
Meet new people.
Give back to your community.
Create meaningful connections.
Gain knowledge about dementia.
Gain supports in achieving your goals.

Boundaries:
No provision of advice or recommendations on treatment, healthcare professional or any medical information.
No breach in confidentiality with anyone other than Alzheimer Society staff, when necessary.
Do not share personal contact information with clients.

Commitment:
2hrs/week

Location:
Milton, Oakville, Georgetown and / or Burlington

Preliminary Screening:
Application: https://alzda.ca/volunteer/
Two references
Police Record / Vulnerable Sector Check
Confidentiality agreement
Conflict of interest agreement

Supervision and Ongoing Screening:
This positions reports to, and is directed by, the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator.