Care Provider at Senior Residence

This service year volunteer opportunity for women provides a unique experience embracing the warmth and spirituality of retired women religious at Regina Residence. Assist in design, planning and conduct of activity programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills. Programming is designed based on the abilities and interests of the residents and within the framework of the person-centered care philosophy.

• Develops a monthly activity
• Facilitates individual activities as needed, particularly for residents who self-isolate or are bed bound.
• Collaborates with Regina Residence Activities Director to coordinate Regina Residence volunteer assignments.
• Assists residents requiring help writing notes and letters, organizing personal effects and other needs.
• Assists in maintaining environment including caring for pets, watering plants and setting up seasonal and celebratory decorations.
• Assists in ordering/purchasing supplies for activities and/or events
• Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in resident care plan meetings
• Accompanies Sisters to medical appointments and when needed, the ER
• Communicates any resident "changes in condition" to the Team Leader (Nurse) on duty in a timely manner.

Essential Values-Based Competencies:

• Dignity: Demonstrates competence in communication and interpersonal relations
• Excellence: Demonstrates competence in continuous improvement, continuous learning, accountability, and teamwork
• Service: Demonstrates competence in customer/patient focus and adaptability
• Justice: Demonstrates competence in community orientation and stewardship

Knowledge/Sills/Abilities

• Communication skills (reading/writing/public speaking)
• Self-Starter/Independent
• Team Spirit and cooperation
• Possess or develop knowledge in health issues/conditions and connection between body, mind and spirit
• Facilitation and leadership skills
• Ability to organize workload and compelling priorities
• Sensitive to cultural differences
• Treats information/data with confidentiality and security
• Microsoft Office