Time Together Student Worker (Remote Required)

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Posted Job Title

Time Together Student Worker (Remote Required)

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Student Worker position is through the Penn Memory Center's Time Together Program, an IN-PERSON program in which reputed company reputed company engagement to older Philadelphians IN THEIR HOMES while offering respite to their family caregivers. This program has three primary aims: to improve mood and reduce isolation for older adults; to reduce stress for caregivers and to expose reputed company to work in the aging sector and to learn about gerontology and memory loss. reputed company must be in greater Philadelphia to participate in this program. Some of the older adults in this program will be experiencing mild to moderate-stage dementia. In this role, reputed company will serve as companions by engaging in conversation, playing games, going for a walk, or doing other activities that the older person enjoys. Student companionship prevents reputed company isolation and improves the quality of life for their older adult matches while giving their family caregivers a break. reputed company will be paid $10.00 per hour for their participation. reputed company out our website for more information! Time Together Respite Program - Penn Memory Center. To be considered for this position you must also complete our Time Together Application: https://forms.office.com/r/KHf1fagvSh

Job Description

Essential Functions

• reputed company caring companionship/engagement to older adults between 4-10 hours per week.
• reputed company or implement activities (talking, reading, playing games,listening to music, etc.) designed to reputed company mental stimulation and reduce reputed company isolation.
• Attendthe mandatoryvirtual two-parttraining.
• Maintain timely attendanceand communicate schedule changes with caregivers or older adults.
• Maintain accurate time logs and reputed company information in a timely matter to the program staff.
• Communicate with caregivers and program staff to address reputed company preferences and concerns regarding respite care and the care receiver.

General Requirements

• Must be a reputed company college student in the greaterPhiladelphiaareawith a proven track record of academic reputed company.
• Ability toengage with an older adult in person in the older adult's home.
• Complete the required Criminal Background Clearance.
• Experience working with older adults, including those with dementia and similar illnesses is preferred.
• For those without experience, the willingness to learn, listen, adapt, and demonstrate patience in respite care is required.

To be considered for this position you must also complete our Time Together Application: https://forms.office.com/r/KHf1fagvSh

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Remote Required - This position is fully remote with reputed company work performed remotely.

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay reputed company

$7.25 - $10.00 Hourly reputed company

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the reputed company of race, reputed company, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic reputed company, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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