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Friendly Visitor
ORGANIZATION: Episcopal SeniorLife Communities
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Friendly visitors work on a one - on - one basis with residents, have conversations, play games and provide social interaction. The goals of the friendly visitor program are to alleviate isolation and loneliness by providing a companion who will provide additional mental stimulation and social support.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, understanding, and compassion
- Desire to develop relationships and work with seniors
- High degree of reliability
Responsibilities
- Facilitate conversation
- Use creativity in expressing feelings and messages
- Demonstrate patience, slow down, listen, watch, wait for a response, repeat a phrase as needed
- Strong communication skills in conveying feelings
- Provide companionship and friendship
- Participate in activities which are of interest to the resident (playing cards/games, reading aloud, writing letters, etc.)
- When weather allows, spend time outside in courtyards, balconies or front patios
- Plan the date and time of your next visit, and how to notify the person if you are unable to keep the date
- Ensure that actions and conversations reflect respect for the residents and their property at all times
- Provide for dignity of residents, in accordance with organization philosophy and standards, at all times
- Report any problems or concerns
- Maintain confidentiality
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About Episcopal SeniorLife Communities
Location:
505 MOUNT HOPE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14620, US
Mission Statement
Episcopal SeniorLife Communities (ESLC) is a faith-based nonprofit offering a full continuum of services, including housing, residential care, and community-based programs, throughout Monroe and Livingston counties. At ESLC, we support seniors and their families through life's transitions, and honor each person's unique desires, beliefs, and values - all so that we can fulfill our promise of "Life. Inspired every day."
Description
As a mission-driven organization focused on caring for seniors and their families, we are committed to providing care that centers on ESLC’s core values of dedication, respect, compassion, friendliness and innovation. We invite you to join ESLC's team of staff and volunteers already exhibiting these qualities throughout the following communities:
Ashley Woods Assisted Living, 400 YMCA Way, Penfield, NY 14526
Beatrice Place Independent Senior Living, 600 Denise Rd, Rochester, NY 14616
Brentland Woods Assisted Living, 3831 East Henrietta Rd, Henrietta, NY 14467
Rockwood Center Independent Senior Living, 3833 East Henrietta Rd, Henrietta, NY 14467
Ellen's Place Independent Senior Living, 65 Brower Rd, Rochester, 14622
Episcopal Church Home Skilled Nursing Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
River Edge Manor Independent Senior Living, 535 Mt. Hope Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
Pinehurst Independent Senior Living, 1000 Pine Trail, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Seabury Woods Assisted Living, 110 Dalaker Dr, Rochester, NY 14624
Upper South Street Independent Senior Living, 600 Country Lane, Geneseo, NY 14454
Valley Manor Independent Senior Living, 1570 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14610
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
All ESLC Communities14620
(43.1302 ,-77.60206 )
DATE POSTED
April 2, 2025
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Approximately once a week or once every two weeks for 1 - 2 hours. Minimum commitment of 6 months.
Private Group Details
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation