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ORGANIZATION: National Church Residences Memorial Towers Senior Apartments

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 3 people are interested

Purpose: To enhance communications both written and oral between residents and staff

Requirements:

  • Knowledgeable and proficient in oral and/or written communication in the designated language or dialect of Mandarin, Cantonese, Swahili, Spanish, and others as indication of need is present.
  • Understanding of older adults possible cognitive and hearing limitations
  • Convey meaning between people, accurately, impartially, faithfully and confidentially

Responsibilities:

  • Sign in and out in the volunteer log every visit
  • Assure all residents and clients interested in participating are accommodated and comfortable
  • Educate the parties on the purpose and the process of the interaction
  • Coordinate with site staff regarding any needs for materials or equipment
  • Maintain the privacy of residents and do not disclose confidential information entrusted to you during the course of your work
  • Discuss with staff any observations or recommendations with regard to this activity
  • Notify your supervisor immediately if any injury, fall, change in condition or concern about any resident - assist with any incident report as necessary

Time Commitment:

  • Maybe placed on a list of available resources when verbal, telephonic or written communication is in need of translation
  • On-call or scheduled visits for ongoing needs in communities

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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

Community
Immigrants & Refugees
Seniors
Community, Immigrants & Refugees, Seniors

WHEN

Mon Jan 30, 2017 - Tue Jan 30, 2018

WHERE

1405 S. 7th AvePhoenix, AZ 85007

(33.433636,-112.0821)
 

SKILLS

  • Swahili
  • Translation
  • Cantonese / Mandarin
  • Korean
  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • Spanish

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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