Use Hand Building Ceramics to Enrich the Lives of Seniors at Lambert House

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Many seniors and adults with disabilities want to stay in the comfort of their homes, but need extra support for their bodies, minds, and hearts. Moreover, their caregivers need a break to re-energize.

Enrich the lives of cognitively and physically impaired seniors and adults with disabilities by engaging them in ceramics hand building techniques in a relaxed, supportive, and fun environment.

• Work with the Activity Coordinator to develop and schedule ceramics activities.
• Create ceramics projects appropriate for adults with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities.
• Co-facilitate arts & crafts group with our staff facilitator for 5-10 participants.
• Assist participants with completing projects.

Essential Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ceramics hand building techniques
• Experienced teaching others
• Open communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with cognitively and physically impaired adults and senior citizens.

Program orientation and on-going feedback and coaching provided. Join a team of dedicated and fun staff in improving the lives others.

Volunteers of America Oregon’s Adult Day Services are a structured, comprehensive program designed to meet the needs of functionally and/or cognitively-impaired adults. We provide individually-planned service, supervision, social and related support services, and health monitoring in a protective setting during any part of a day, but less than 24-hour care.