Northwood Ivany Place (Porter)

Organization Name: Northwood Ivany Place
Opportunity Title: Porter
Category: Social and Community Service
Commitment: 6 months to 1 year
Start Date: February 2, 2017
End Date: May 5, 2017

Email: klahey@nwood.ns.ca
Website: http://nwood.ns.ca/
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over

Opportunity Description:

Responsibilities: Porter residents to and from Physiotherapy appointments within facility Participate in the walking program with Rehab assistant Assist residents participating in gym physiotherapy programs Assist with cleaning equipment and stocking supplies Requirements: Must be available Thursday afternoons from 1-3 pm Must be at least 16 years of age Experience with persons with disabilities preferred Must be Mature, responsible person with pleasant and positive personality Must be comfortable communicating with residents and staff Must be Healthy and energetic. Job will require lots of walking and bending Must be able to commit the time required on a regular basis