Ocean View Continuing Care Centre

Ocean View is a 171-bed long term care home overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia.  Our vibrant community has over 20 local shops and restaurants, creating a dynamic and engaging environment for both staff and residents.

Your work at Ocean View will be meaningful as a part of our diverse team includes professionals from nursing, clinical dietetics, physiotherapy, recreation therapy, music and spiritual care, occupational therapy, long-term care assistants, and an active volunteer program.

We also take pride in our volunteer-run on-site café, offering lunch, snacks, and coffee and everyone loves our free parking!

Ocean View relies on the passion and dedication of amazing volunteers to ensure our residents can live well in the place they call home. No matter what type of role you have with us, you will be enriching lives through your daily interactions. For this reason, we want to make sure you feel valued when you volunteer at Ocean View.

The volunteen program first began at Ocean View Continuing Care in 1995 and since inception over 500 youth have participated. Our volunteen program is a great way for teens to earn volunteer hours, build confident, make friends, and bring joy to others.

Some of the opportunities available are:

• Recreation: Supporting residents in attending activities such as bingo, music, outings, special events, etc.
• Cafe: Assisting with sales, replenishing shelves, chat with residents, family, and staff
• Gardening: Providing assistance with indoor and outdoor plant/flower upkeep
• Friendly Visiting: Visiting and spending time with Residents, walks, reading, playing cards, etc.
• Spiritual Care: Providing encouragement and portering support to church services and weekly hymn sing.

To fill out an application use the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15A68uh7BPsyWVc2zVfqYEmCHVId9ZbQcyFlJo-govZs/edit

For more information contact:

tpenney@oceanv.ca or 902-465-6020 ext. 2150