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Volunteer Van Assistant

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This is an important job. You will meeting and greeting each client at the door of their home. You will walk with them to the van and make sure that they are safely seated. The clients at the Harakeke Day Programme have memory loss or dementia. They are older people who live alone or with family in the community. In the afternoon you will deliver the clients home making sure that they are happily inside their front door and settled for the evening. You will be seated in the rear of the van with the clients.

Requirements:

Excellent communication skills – able to have a good rapport with clients and the Driver
A warm, understanding and kind personality
The ability to put clients at ease and make them feel comfortable
Physically able to assist clients on and off the van
A COVID PASS is required for this role

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Morning 8:30am - 11:00am

Afternoon 2:15pm -4:30pm

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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