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Patient buddy wanted for a sweet 90-year-old lady

Humanitas • job opening nr. 14587

Interesting about this job

Do you have the time and patience to keep a sweet, independent woman in her 90s company every other week?

Job tasks and duties

An independent, warm-hearted lady in her 90s seeks a patient buddy for conviviality and good conversation. She enjoys the little things in life, such as a nice cup of coffee and pleasant conversation. She still finds it all a bit exciting, but wants to give it a try, even going out in a wheelchair now and then. It would be great if you could help her with that.

Job skills and qualities

  • Providing companionship through a listening ear and a friendly chat.

  • Eventually help with short rides in the wheelchair.

  • You have to be patient to gain her trust and give her confidence, but with patience and care you can make her week more beautiful.

  • In empathy.

  • A willingness to let her be a leader in your ventures.

  • It does not matter how old you are, as long as you have a friendly and trustworthy character!

Why this suits you:

  • You get the chance to get to know someone outside your own social circle.

  • Your presence can have a huge positive impact on her daily life.

  • It is a small but meaningful way to make another person happy with a few hours a month.

Extra information

Do you have the time and patience to keep her company every other week? Then sign up and make her world a little brighter!

Job information

Job type Volunteer Work
Services accident insurance, training, Certificate of Good Conduct is required
Duration indefinite
Hours per week at least 1 hour, max 2 hours
Work hours of your own choosing? Yes
Location At the participant's home

Organisation address and information

Humanitas
Akerkhof ZZ 22
9711 JB Groningen
Website: http://www.humanitas.nl/groningen

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