Blue Care is committed to empowering people through disability services and independent and supported retirement living to live life their way by providing holistic care, service and companionship.

This volunteer opportunity will help to connect families and friends safely with their loved ones. The prevention of the transmission of COVID-19 into our residential care facilities is of paramount importance.

This role is crucial to the social and physical well-being of our senior residents in care by helping families and friends connect with loved ones during visiting hours and maintain a high standard of preventative measures.

We welcome volunteers who are confident, empathetic and patient in interacting with a diverse range of people and those looking to make a meaningful difference by keeping our senior community safe and connected.

The Capricorn Aged Care Facility is on one level with beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces and our team is 'one in a million' who love to make each of our young at heart residents feel like family.

Tasks involved include:

• Interacting with visitors
• Asking entry criteria questions
• Checking temperatures
• Promoting good hand hygiene
• Sighting flu vaccination certificates
• Maintaining the visitor register

This is a great opportunity to:

• Experience the joy of making a meaningful difference
• Enjoy social interaction with others
• Develop strong customer service skills

Volunteers must have a valid Flu vaccination (certificate/ letter)

• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Any customer service experience would be advantageous

Please note that it will take 2-4 weeks for checks to be completed before undertaking induction, orientation to commence in this role.

This role is accessible for people using:

• a wheelchair or mobility device
• accessible toilets
• an assistance animal If you have any other accessibility requirements, please discuss these at the time of interview.