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20 people are interested
Bring a smile to a senior-be a companion!
ORGANIZATION: SarahCare at Watchung Square
Please visit the new page to apply.
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20 people are interested
Do you want to make a difference in someone else's life? Are you outgoing?
Sometimes, as we get older, we develop memory loss whether it be to Alzheimer's Disease or nature herself. Often our seniors, many of whom are veteran's, get short attention spans as a result of that memory loss. They wander, they get easily confused, they need a friend to comfort them.
We here at SarahCare offer that comfort and support. We continue to do so with the help of caring individuals like you. As a companion, you would be paired with one, possibly two, participants. These participants could be seniors with Alzheimer's or some of younger folks with developlmental disabilities. Companions will spend all or part of the day with their participant(s). You will do various activities with them depending on their needs, interests, and capabilities. Often they may only want someone to just talk too.
Companions need to be independant and friendly. Although, as a volunteer you will report to the Activity Director, you will for the most part be on your own once you are ready. Staff will always be around to support you.
We are a family here at SarahCare. So, come join our ever growing family!
More opportunities with SarahCare at Watchung Square
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About SarahCare at Watchung Square
Location:
130 Route 22 East, North Plainfield, NJ 07060, US
Mission Statement
SarahCare keeps families together at home by providing health related care for adults with medical needs during the day in our home - like facility.
Description
SarahCare strives to care for your family member just as you would by recognizing the uniqueness of each of our participants. We specialize in various impairments and health problems including:
- Physical impairments
- Alzheimer's and other Dementias
- Stroke
- Parkinson's disease
- Diabetes
- Developmental disabilities
- Special diets
- Incontinency problems
- Isolation and lonliness
At SarahCare we pride ourselves on the professional qualifications of our staff. Registerd Nurses to administer prescribed medications, provide educational programs, manage day-to-day health needs, and attend to emergencies. A Social Worker to provide family support and assist with plans of care. Activity professionals to conduct personalized activity programs. Nursing Assistants to assist with personal care. A Dietary consultant to assist with meal plans and special diets.
SarahCare is located in North Plainfield, NJ. We are open Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pm.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
130 Route 22 EastNorth Plainfield, NJ 07060
DATE POSTED
January 22, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- two step tuberculin test done within the last 6mo.