Position
Currently we have positions for people who like to play puzzles and games with residents. Whether you like traditional games or mobile apps or quizzes there are opportunities to engage others for a fun experience. Traditional board games might include Snakes & Ladders, Sorry or Trivial Pursuit. On a laptop, tablet or large smartphone, seniors enjoy creating pictures, playing brain puzzles and doing quizzes. Crosswords, noughts & crosses and hangman can all be fun.
A game player may also want to lead a group game. Chair games with actions, like Simon Says are fun.
A game player may also want to lead a group game. Chair games with actions, like Simon Says are fun.
Essential Qualifications
- Knowledge of how to select, play and teach a game or puzzle that meets a resident's needs
- Ability to bring the game or puzzle to the care facility if they don't have it
- Patience in explaining moves and rules
- Ability to empathize with residents and understand their desires
- Awareness of the care home environment and how game or puzzle playing fits into a resident's schedule.
Other Qualifications
- Experience in visiting care homes a plus
Typical Time Commitment
1 hour/month at a residence plus travel & prep time to full time.