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Hairdresser/Barber Assistant
(Hamilton. Community and Emergency Services, Homes for the Aged, Wentworth Lodge Long Term Care Home)

Position ID: 1647 Last Modified: 20 Nov 2012 Last Full Update: 20 Nov 2012
Opportunity Details
ContactMs June Hannah-Cook, Co-ordinator of Volunteers, Wentworth Lodge; Phone: 905-546-2618 ext 1915; Fax: 905-546-2854; Email: June.Hannah-Cook@hamilton.ca
More Info Linkwww.hamilton.ca/wentworthlodge
Duties* Assist the hairdresser/barber with portering residents to and from the salon/barbershop in the Lodge. 
* Give aid as requested by the hairdresser/barber in the shop. 
* Sweeping, cleaning up, towel drying hair, placing residents under the dryer and assisting with removing curlers and combing out hair.
BenefitsGain experience with seniors and working within a hair salon/barbershop. Transferable skills developed and enhanced.
ClientsSeniors living in a long term care facility.
Dates and TimesMonday: Morning, Afternoon 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon 
 
Hours of current operation for the salon/barbershop are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Volunteer shifts can be flexible.
SeasonsYear Round
Location41 South Street West, at Lynden Avenue, Dundas
AccessibilityFully Accessible ; Free parking is available for volunteers.
Number of PositionsDundas: 2 individual(s) 
 
Volunteers are needed immediately.
Ages18 year(s) and up
Minimum Hours3 / Week
Commitment LengthMedium Term (from 3 - 12 months) ; Minimum six month commitment is required, minimum 3 hours per week.
TrainingOrientation ; Training is provided ; On the job training by a certified hairdresser.
TransportationOn Bus Route - On the 52 Dundas bus route. ; Free parking is available for volunteers.
Interaction LevelOne-on-one ; Small Group ; Client contact involves portering and assisting seniors in hair salon/barber shop.
Start DateOn or after 05 Sep 2011
Police CheckRequired
Volunteer CategoriesAssistant - Senior's Programs & Services ; Hairdressing/Nail Care ; Porter
Skills/Experience* Comfort level with portering senior residents in wheelchairs. 
* Able to follow directions from hairdresser/barber.
Additional RequirementsVulnerable Police Check and 2 Step TB test required.
Liability InsuranceNot Available
Agency Details
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Organization NameHamilton. Community and Emergency Services, Homes for the Aged, Wentworth Lodge Long Term Care Home
Address & Map
Wentworth Lodge
41 South St W
Dundas, ON L9H 4C4
 
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Office Phone* 905-546-2424 
* 905-546-2618
Fax905-546-2854
E-Mailwentworthlodge@hamilton.ca
Websitewww.hamilton.ca/wentworthlodge