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2 people are interested
Aquatic Therapy Volunteers Needed in Bloomingdale
ORGANIZATION: Easter Seals Dupage & Fox Valley
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2 people are interested
Volunteers are needed to help therapists in the pool. Exercise in water can be used to strengthen weak muscles, relax tight muscles and improve body awareness, coordination and control of movement for daily tasks. Using the physical properties of water, our physical and occupational therapists work to improve the body’s function.
Volunteer task include:
- Assist therapist in the pool
- A positive and encouraging personality
- Walk forward/backward/sidestep independently in water
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs using good body mechanics
- Can tolerate being in the water for up to 3 hours
- Assist putting on/taking off flotation devices/ankle weights
- Follow simple 1-2 step directions
- Demonstrate good safety awareness in and out of the pool
- Patience and responsibility
Days: Tuesday mornings
More opportunities with Easter Seals Dupage & Fox Valley
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About Easter Seals Dupage & Fox Valley
Location:
830 S. Addison Ave Villa Park, 1323 Bond St. Naperville, Villa Park, IL 60181, US
Mission Statement
To enable infants, children and adults with disabilities to achieve maximum independence, and to provide support for the families who love and care for them.
Description
Pediatric Rehabilitation Center serving infants through young adults; offering physical, occupational and speech therapy. Also, support services and parent/guardian groups. On-site child development center serving children of varying abilities ages six weeks through six years.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lifetime Fitness55 Scott DriveBloomingdale, IL 60527
DATE POSTED
August 25, 2016
SKILLS
- Child Development
- People Skills
- Water Recreation
- Physical Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 hours per week