Pet visitor

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: 802
   
Description of Duties:

- sign in and out of facility
- observe and report resident response towards pet visit
- monitor pet behaviour
- fill out a attendance form of residents who have been visited and and interactions with pet.

   
Skills Required:

- must be comfortable working with the elderly
- must be able to read / write English
- must be free of a criminal record
- must have the ability to motivate and encourage others
- must have current copy of pet vaccinations and fill out facility pet visitor form
- responsible to keep pet on leash at all times in building

PET REQUIREMENTS
- friendly
- obedient
- obeys commands
- comfortable on a leash
- willingness to be handled and given a lot of attention

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

- experience working with elderly

   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime
Evening
Weekend
Flexible Hours

Requires a minimum of 1 hour per month. Day and time is flexible
6 month commitment is required. Preferred volunteer will reside in the St. James Assiniboia or Charleswood Region.

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
Uses a mobility device
French speaking / Bilingual (French and English)
Speaks another language (other than French or English): French,Farsi, Portuguese, Italian
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Certificate of recognition
Evaluation
Training/Orientation
How to Apply: Email: jbabineau@extendicare.com
Phone: 204-888-3005 ext. 243
Closing Date: Nov 15, 2024

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