Volunteer Visitor Dementia Residential Aged Care – SDCP Cottages, Cardiff

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Newcastle, Australia HammondCare Full time

Volunteer Visitor Dementia Residential Aged Care – SDCP Cottages, Cardiff

Cardiff, Australia | Posted on 10/14/2025

Overview

Help bring comfort, connection and companionship to people living with dementia.

The Specialist Dementia Care Pathway (SDCP) Cottages in Cardiff offer a calm, supportive environment for individuals living with complex dementia. We are currently seeking Volunteer Visitors to enhance the lives of our residents through meaningful social interaction and compassionate companionship.

Responsibilities

- Share quiet moments, chat over tea, read aloud, listen to music, or simply be present with residents.

- Participate in weekly visits Monday to Friday 9:30 am – 12 pm.

- Receive training, ongoing support, and supervision to feel confident and comfortable in your role.

- Help improve residents’ quality of life and reduce isolation.

Qualifications

- 18 years of age or older.

- National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare plus NDIS Worker Screening Check.

- Personal or professional experience supporting someone living with dementia or a basic understanding of dementia as a clinical condition, including its emotional and cognitive impacts.

- Empathy and a respectful approach to individuals with cognitive difficulties.

Further Information

For more information about volunteering at HammondCare, click the apply button below and our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator Danielle will give you a call.

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