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1 person is interested
One on One Visits: Companionship with Residents
ORGANIZATION: National Church Residences Memorial Towers Senior Apartments
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
Purpose: To develop and maintain a one to one relationship with residents that may have limited abilities to engage in group activities or have limited family contact
Requirements:
- Commitment to growing and developing a mutually rewarding interpersonal relationship over time
- To meet the resident at their level and respect all physical and emotional space
- To engage in activities that the resident enjoys- reading, puzzles, walks, etc.
- To focus the interaction on the resident and their needs
- Recognize and report any cognitive, behavior or physical changes noted during contact to your supervisor
Responsibilities:
- Sign in and out in the volunteer log every visit
- Visit in open public areas (unless background cleared for visits in room)
- Always be friendly, trustworthy, patient and a good listener
- Limit visits so not to tire the resident
- Visit at times the resident prefers
- Do not accept any gifts, other than the gift of time, from the resident
- Immediately report to supervisor any injury, fall or change in condition you see in a resident- assist with incident report as necessary
Time Commitment:
- This position requires an ongoing relationship over weeks/months
- Visits will typically be from 30-60 mins 1-2 times a week
More opportunities with National Church Residences Memorial Towers Senior Apartments
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About National Church Residences Memorial Towers Senior Apartments
Location:
1405 S. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: Originating from a Christian commitment of service, our mission is to provide high quality care, services and residential communities for all seniors. Our Vision: To advance better living for all seniors, enabling them to remain home for life. Our Promise: Excellence that transforms lives.
Description
The Nation's Largest Provider of Affordable Senior Housing, a National Leader in Supportive Services
National Church Residences is an innovative leader in integrating housing, health care and other supportive services for seniors, families and others who need us. Thousands of people nationwide come home to the comfortable, affordable housing that National Church Residences offers.
Headquartered in Upper Arlington, Ohio, National Church Residences is the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of affordable senior housing and services. With over 340 communities in 28 states and Puerto Rico, National Church Residences also provides health care in Ohio and Florida, including the operation of Senior Living Communities and permanent supportive housing for the formerly homeless and disabled. The National Church Residences model of person-centered care includes adult day services, assisted living, senior housing, rehabilitation suites, memory care, rehabilitation centers, outpatient therapy, home health care and hospice.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1405 S. 7th AvePhoenix, AZ 85007
DATE POSTED
January 26, 2017
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Special Needs
- People Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 30-60 minutes 1 to 2 times a week