Program Assistant, Minds in Motion
(Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie)
Position ID: V-ALL0096
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 23 Feb 2023
Opportunity Details: Program Assistant, Minds in Motion
| Contact | Kelly Luvisotto, Community Development Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County; Phone: 705-722-1066 ext 230; Email: kluvisotto@alzheimersociety.ca |
| Duties | Assist with participant pre-evaluations and assessments |
| More Info Link | www.alzheimer.ca/en/chapters-on/simcoecounty/We-can-help/Mind |
| Benefits | Training and education received will be of personal value for brain health! Training and experience will be of benefit when applying for professional or volunteer positions in the future Be an integral part of a team working toward a better quality of life for persons living with dementia and their care partners Gain front line experience working with persons with dementia Be a part of an evaluation process by assisting with the delivery and collection of content which will inform a provincial evaluation of Minds in Motion implementation |
| Clients | Persons living with dementia and their care partners |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Health Care ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Physical Fitness & Exercise ; Program Coordination / Support ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Translation & Languages ; Enjoy working with others, comfortable initiating conversation and including others Patient, friendly and fun, comfortable in a non-competitive, inclusive environment Have some experience communicating with older adults Be physically able to participate in the physical activity component of the program Commit to program Aware of the aging process Have a basic knowledge and experience with dementia - training will be provided Experience working with persons with dementia and their care partners Physical activity or therapeutic recreation background |
| Commitment Length | Short Term (3 months or less) ; Three hours per week for 9 weeks 30 minute set up, 2 hour program, 30 minute take down, clean up, de-brief Programs will eventually run 3 times per year - trained volunteers are encouraged to return to assist with programs held throughout the year |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Each Minds in Motion program will have a maximum of 22 participants: 11 persons living with dementia, 11 care partners |
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Week |
| Seasons | Spring ; Summer ; Fall ; Winter |
| Accessibility | Unknown - there will be access at the majority of locations ; Minds in Motion will be held at various community locations. Degree of accessibility is dependent upon the community location. |
| Location | Simcoe County |
| Number of Positions | Alliston: 2 individual(s) ; Barrie: 2 individual(s) ; Bradford: 2 individual(s) ; Collingwood: 2 individual(s) ; Innisfil: 2 individual(s) ; Midland: 2 individual(s) ; Orillia: 2 individual(s) ; Penetanguishene: 2 individual(s) ; Wasaga Beach: 2 individual(s) 18 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Orientation to local Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County and volunteer policies and procedures Orientation to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias Orientation to Minds in Motion and specific role Opportunity to participate in Minds in Motion specific webinars scheduled throughout the year |
| Transportation | Near public transit ; Driver License required ; Car required ; Volunteers must be able to access the location of the Minds in Motion program on their own. |
| Cost | There is no cost to volunteers |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | At the time of the interview, volunteers will be provided with the documentation that will enable them to obtain a Police Check. |
| Liability Insurance | Available |
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimerSocietySimcoeCounty/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AlzheimerSimcoe |
| Community Sets | Barrie ; South Simcoe ; VC - North Simcoe ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland ; VC - South Georgian Bay |
Agency Details: Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie
| Office Phone | 705-722-1066 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-5391 |
| Fax | 705-722-9392 |
| Simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca | |
| Website | alzheimer.ca/simcoecounty |
| Address & Map | 20 Anne St S Unit 3 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 2C6 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1414 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 5R4 |