Hairdresser AssistantParkviewWheller Gardens Aged Care CommunityExpression of Interest Survey

Address: Parkview, Wheller Gardens Aged Care Community, 930 Gympie Road, Chermside 4032.

Looking good and feeling good!

Our Wesley Mission Queensland Parkview Aged Care community located at Chermside is seeking a volunteer to assist residents to and from the onsite hairdressing salon. Our Parkview residents enjoy the social experience of visiting the salon, sharing stories and having a laugh with others which improves their overall wellness and sense of self.

The Hairdresser Assistant can assist residents by:

Escorting residents to and from their hairdressing appointments
Encouraging independence, friendship, and fun
Sharing life experiences
Communicating resident feedback back to staff to assist in improving resident enjoyment.

This role is suitable for people who have well developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and display a calm and empathetic manner. Volunteering is a wonderful way to make a difference in the lives of our senior residents while making friends, having fun and learning new skills.

The Hairdressing Assistant hours at Parkview are Tuesday and Thursday 9am till 1pm.

This program is located within the Wheller Gardens Aged Care Community where the residents enjoy a wonderful sense of life, fun, and friendship.

Wheller Gardens has embraced the internationally-recognised Eden Alternative Philosophy of Care and is a welcoming and rewarding place to volunteer where you will meet many wonderful people and learn great new skills that may assist you both personally and professionally. There are lots of other benefits to volunteering with us as well, such as:

Great education opportunities
Exclusive shopping discounts
Access to online and face-to-face wellness advisors
Free Flu Vaccinations
Invitations to social events
Being part of a team that really is making a difference in the lives of seniors in our Aged Care Communities.

To learn more about Wheller Gardens please visit our website.

What Happens Next?

Before you consider becoming a volunteer we ask that you read:

Once you have read these documents and you are confident you would like to become a volunteer, please complete this quick online registration outlining your details, availability, skills, and interests.

After we receive your application a Wesley Mission Queensland representative will contact you to discuss the role further.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Other Information

Please visit Wesley Mission Queensland's website to see our full privacy information and collection statement.
Wesley Mission Queensland holds the right to decline any expression of interests that they deem unsuitable without notice.
Please contact Volunteer Relations on volunteerrelations@wmq.org.au if you need any clarification regarding this online form.

1.Please provide your personal details:(Required.)

Title

First Name

Last Name

Address

Suburb

Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

2.Your date of birth?(Required.)

(collected for identification and processing purposes only)

Date

SuSunday

MoMonday

TuTuesday

WeWednesday

ThThursday

FrFriday

SaSaturday

3.Please provide an emergency contact person for when you are volunteering:(Required.)

Emergency contact name

Telephone number

4.Do you have any special needs, time availability concerns, health issues, etc that you feel may affect your volunteer work or that we should know of in case of an emergency?(Required.)

Yes

If yes, please specify:

5.Are you applying to volunteer with us as part of one of the following programs?(Required.)

Yes, I am looking to volunteer as part of a Centrelink or job network commitment.

Yes I am looking for hours to cover my official student placement.

No, I am not involved in any Centrelink, job network commitment or student placement programs.

If yes, please outline the hours you are required to complete and if you are looking for a student placement, the course you are currently completing:

6.Which day is most suitable for you to volunteer?

Tuesday between 9am and 1pm

Thursday morning between 9am and 1pm

Further comments:

7.Do you have any experience interacting with older persons, people with dementia or people with special needs?(Required.)

Yes

If yes, please outline your experience:

8.If required, you physically able to push an occupied wheelchair?
Training is provided and pushing wheelchairs is optional in the role.(Required.)

Yes

Comments:

9.Please outline any qualities, skills, qualifications or experience you can bring to the volunteer position:(Required.)

10.If recruited as a Wesley Mission Queensland volunteer, I agree to work within the terms and guidelines as outlined in the below declaration.

I understand that as a volunteer with Wesley Mission Queensland that I will be expected to:

Provide an ongoing commitment to the role.
Interact positively with residents, clients, staff, volunteers, families and the general public.
Understand and respect confidentiality, maintain professional boundaries.
Volunteer within the guidelines of Wesley Mission Queensland's Code of Conduct.
Undertake any education or competencies required for the position.
Be prompt and reliable when rostered to volunteer and notify my supervisor promptly if I am not able to attend my shift.
Work within the philosophies, policies, procedures, and guidelines of Wesley Mission Queensland.
Supply or complete the required security checks (checks are provided and paid for by Wesley Mission Queensland).

I have read, understood and are willing to follow the guidelines within the:

(Required.)

Yes, I agree to work within the terms and guidelines as outlined in this declaration.

Please note that due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) restrictions, contact with volunteer applicants will take longer than usual. Your application will be kept on file until recruitment recommences.
Thank you for your patience during this time.

By pressing "SUBMIT" I declare that the information I have provided is correct.