Job detail

Companion - Memory Visit (Oakville Community)

Acclaim Health

#Patient Care #Dementia #Seniors #Elderly Care #Social Engagement #Home Visits #Memory Care #Community Support Services #Cognitive Stimulation

Quick overview

Provide social interaction, emotional support, and cognitive engagement for older adults with memory loss through in-home visits. Responsibilities include planning activities like walks and puzzles and completing client documentation.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and experience working with seniors or those with dementia. Candidates must have a valid Ontario Driver's License, a reliable vehicle, and legal eligibility to work in Canada.

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Job description

Part-Time (30 hrs/week) - 1 Year Contract

We are seeking a compassionate and engaging Memory Visiting Companion to support older adults living with memory loss in the Oakville Community. This role focuses on providing meaningful social interaction, companionship. cognitive engagement, and emotional support to clients in their homes and community settings. The Ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and passionate about enhancing quality of life for seniors while promoting dignity, independance, and connection. Experience working with dementia or seniors is considered an asset.

Acclaim Health announces the availability of one (1) Temporary Established Part Time Memory Visiting Companion position (equivalent to 30 hours/week) for the Community Support Services department to work in the Oakville Community for a period of one (1) year . This position will require the individual to work either Monday to Thursday or can be flexible to work Tuesday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm including a 60 minute unpaid lunch.

Pay Range

$17.50 - $18.39 per hour

Primary responsibilities

Provide companionship and social engagement for older adults with memory impairment due to dementia or other health conditions through in-home visits
With the guidance of the Care Manager, identify activities of interest to individual clients
Engage clients in planned activities during visits that can include conversation, walks, looking at photographs, creating scrapbooks, simple puzzles, games etc.
Complete appropriate documentation in client file.

Qualifications, education, experience & skills

High School Diploma
Experience working with older adults, including those with dementia
Valid Ontario Driver’s License and insurance coverage in accordance with the company policy.
Access to a reliable vehicle and willingness to travel within Halton Region
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong initiative and ability to work independently
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer and is actively working towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work environment is stronger - and our care more effective - when it includes people of equity-seeking groups, including those of varying race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status.

Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform human resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this process.

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