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Sonoma State University

Psychology Internships


Agency & Contact Information

Agency Name: Avalon at Sonoma
Address: 91 Napa Rd. Sonoma, Ca. 95476
Phone: (707) 939-1500 x226
Supervisor: Marianne Sheehan
Email:
Fax: (707) 939-1505
Website: www.vintagesenior.com

Internship Description

Job Title: Activity Assistant

Compensation: unpaid
Internship Length: 1 year
Hours Per Week: To be determined

Population: Seniors, some Alzheimer's patients
Focus: Education, Mental Health, Cognitive and Spiritual Development, Social Activities
Setting: Independent Assisted Living Facility

Duties: Motivate seniors in discussion groups, take walks, reminisce, read stories, and (optional) lead arts and crafts. Help with daily living tasks. Mostly assisting, and being a companion to our frail seniors. Some driving required (with company car)

Qualifications: Love people, good listener, open minded, patient and non judgemental. Students should be flexible and able to work weekends.

Additional Information: Currently hiring part time staff (20 hrs/week)

This internship was updated 6/11/2008

last updated: 08. 6.2008