Rehab Aide Walking Program Assistant
| Organization Details | |
|---|---|
| Organization Name: | Oakview Place Extendicare |
| Address: | 2395 Ness Ave. Winnipeg MB R3J 1A5 |
| Website: | http://www.extendicareoakviewplace.com/ |
| Organizational Description: | Extendicare Oakview Place provides a range of high quality care and services based on the assessed needs of our residents. Commitment to our residents is the foundation to our care. As a recognized partner in the healthcare system in our community, we help alleviate family stress, establish peer relationships among residents, encourage resident independence and participate in community activities. We achieve this through service, respect, creativity and teamwork. |
 |
|
| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5776 |
| Description of Duties: | - Coordinate with Rehab aide - Follow walking program participants with wheelchair - Encourage walking program participants - Sign in and out of volunteer log - Commit to a three hour period 1 - 2 times per week 9:00 A.m. -12:00 P.M. |
| Skills Required: | - Be able to stand / walk for a period of up to 3 hours per shift. - Push an empty wheel chair behind walking program participants - Motivational - Sign in and out of visitor tracker and volunteer log book |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | - Communication skills oral - Communication skills written - Gain an understanding of therapeutic walking program - Team work - Physical endurance |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime Looking for participants to commit to 1-2 mornings each. Program runs Monday to Friday and every other Saturday. Time commitment is 9:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - St. James-Assiniboia |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Are able to attend with a support person French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
|
| Closing Date: | May 30, 2025 |
IMPORTANT:
If you do not receive an automated confirmation email IMMEDIATELY after applying for a volunteer position through this form:
a) Be sure your email address was correctly entered
b) Check your junkmail / spam folder!
