Volunteer Coordinator - Countryside, United States - Extendicare

Description

• Recruit, screen, train, orientate, and evaluate volunteers within nursing home policies and guidelines.
• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group volunteer programs based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs, and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Participate in development and revision of volunteer programs under the guidance of the Supervisor.
• Maintain volunteer program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.
• Supervise and monitor volunteers on a daytoday basis.
• Organises volunteer recognition within the nursing home, and promotes continued volunteer support from the surrounding community.

• Proof of successful completion of an approved Activation/Gerontology Diploma or Degree program required.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in oneone/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and the cognitively impaired.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in care planning and resident assessments.
• Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive impairments.

• When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
• If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.