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Volunteer for Dementia Mate Wareware Homeshare Service

Organisation:
Presbyterian Support Upper South Island (North Canterbury)
Location:
Rangiora
Category:
Social Support
Hours:
Working Hours

This position is based in Rangiora and will work along side the Home share Host.
You will support the clients in the group with the activities as agreed on by the clients themselves. This will include trips out in the van for kai, events and places of interest.
You will be there to provide support and reassurance and assist with the morning teas and lunch when appropriate.
There will be open and effective communication with the Home share Host and with the individuals.
This is a new role. If you have experience with people with dementia it would be an advantage. If not, don't worry full training with be provided.
You will be a great communicator with the ability to have patience and understanding.

Requirements:

• An interest and empathy with people
• The ability to relate to and have patience to understand adults and their individual needs.
• Demonstrate ability to respect and adhere to the given confidentiality and boundaries.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well in a team.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

1 day a Week

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.

Ref: 771

Social Support


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Background Check

Applicants for this role are required to undergo Police vetting. You can find out more about this process on the Police website:
http://www.police.govt.nz/advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting/information-about-vetting

Reason a check is required:

Volunteering alongside adults with individual needs.

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