Coffee & Chat Assistant (Cantonese) | Burnaby | Wednesday 1:30-3:00 PM

Coffee and Chat is a social program designed to help clients meet new people, engage in social activities and have fun! Groups are available in-person or online for various audience groups, including groups for people living with early-stage dementia, caregivers (a family member, friend or other care partner) and mixed groups for both people living with early-stage dementia to attend with a care partner.  

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with set-up and clean-up of refreshments, games, and activities. 
- Providing positive verbal support and encouragement to participants 
- Assist with social interaction by ensuring everyone is included, has an enjoyable experience, and is able to participate in activities and socializing. 
- Spend 1 to 1 time with participants who need extra support, when needed. 

REQUIREMENTS:
- Enjoy being with people and is comfortable facilitating social interactions. 
- Patient, friendly and comfortable in a judgement-free, inclusive environment. 
- Is sensitive to boundaries in working with vulnerable adults. 
- Willingness to learn more about dementia and how to support people living with early symptoms of dementia. 
- Some lifting (moving tables, chairs, supplies, and equipment) and standing. 
- Experience working with older adults and/or people with dementia is an asset. 
- References, criminal record check and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status required. 

LANGUAGE spoken in program: Cantonese

TRAINING PROVIDED: An orientation to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., foundational learning about dementia and onsite training, supervision as well as on-going mentorship opportunities.   

COMMITMENT: Minimum 6 month commitment (2 to 3 hours per week). 

SUPERVISOR | Staff email address: aramdas@alzheimerbc.org

TO APPLY: copy and paste our recruitment site at https://alzheimerbc.rosterfy.com/register to make an account and apply directly, this will save time in the process.