Volunteer at Hillside Adult Day Health Care

Hillside provides day treatment for frail elders and functionally impaired adults.  Hillside provides a safe, caring environment with medical, social and rehabilitation therapies.  The program operates Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Each participant in our program is provided with an array of services, such as the opportunity for socialization, peer interaction, health assessment and education, medication management and encouragement to reach and maintain maximum independence.  Hillside also provides a memory disorder unit that is a calm, safe environment and provides specialized care for those with memory impairments.  Along with these services for our participants, their families receive support, respite and education.
If you wish to work in a caring environment with frail elders and disabled adults, and would like to better understand the effects of aging on a diverse population, Hillside Adult Day Health Care provides a wonderful service and learning opportunity.


PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dress appropriately and be punctual.
• Notify your supervisor if you are unable to keep your schedule.
• Keep a record of your service hours on the posted form at Hillside.
  
  

Specific Responsibilities:

You can choose to participate in a variety of activities, including:

• Assist with serving morning or afternoon meals and snacks (if applicable).
• Assist a staff person with individual or group activities, such as bingo, “bowling,” “golf,” horseshoes, balloon basketball/volleyball, etc. (if applicable).
• Play board games or cards (if applicable).
• Read to a visually impaired client (if applicable). 
• Share stories and listen (if applicable).
• Walk with clients (if applicable).
• Assist in field trips (if applicable).
• Do manicures (if applicable).
• Your ideas are always welcome!

Other Related Responsibilities:
All long-term volunteers (performing a total of more than 20 hours of service) at Hillside complete an intake and orientation that includes Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance, reference check, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training, Mantoux (tuberculosis) screening, information on Community Care Services’ mission, as well as Hillside's place in that mission, including its philosophy, goals and general policies.  The OSHA training and Mantoux screening is repeated annually.  Volunteers are encouraged to attend additional training, including First Aid and CPR, This training is our gift to you.

Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• There are no education requirements for volunteers.
• Sensitivity to the challenges of the elderly and disabled, and ability to relate to these clients.
• Ability to promote a caring and respectful attitude toward clients, staff and other volunteers, respecting privacy and confidentiality.

Because you have chosen to volunteer at one of Community Care Services’ programs, we recognize that you are a generous and caring person.  We appreciate your contributions; and our staff is committed to providing excellent supervision and support for you.  We sincerely feel that volunteers are members of our team; and we hope that you feel as we do.

CONTACT:

Leslie Housman, RN, Director

Sallie Barton, Volunteer Supervisor

Hillside Adult Day Health Care
50 Walton Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
508.226.6150

 

Other: 
Hillside Adult Day Health Care is a program of Community Care Services.  Community Care Services is a non-profit 501(c)(3) human services agency.  Our mission is to provide the highest quality counseling, prevention, behavioral health, education, mediation, advocacy, community living and elderly services to all of our clients in a safe and caring environment in order to maximize the potential in all of us.  The agency offers over 30 diverse programs throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island, serving over 7,500 individuals each year.  
  

Please visit our web site at www.communitycareservices.org.