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Impact Statement
An hour a week is all that is needed to assist a resident at mealtime and give them a pleasurable one-on-one mealtime experience.
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Description
Volunteers are needed to assist staff during meals with feeding residents who are unable to feed themselves; assist in transporting and walking residents to the dining room; visit and socialize with residents before mealtime; feed residents as assigned by registered nurse; and assist in transportation of residents from dining room to lounge. Volunteers must have patience and the ability to motivate reluctant eaters; an interest or experience in nursing would be an asset.
Volunteers are needed on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 8:00 a.m to assist at breakfast.
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 18+
English Proficiency, Confidentiality, Specialized Training
Area(s) of Interest: Caring Support, Food/Hospitality, Senior Services
Skill(s): Interpersonal Communication, Communicate in Plain Language, Sensitivity, Empathy, Respect
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: Volunteer orientation and training in feeding techniques is provided.
Working Conditions: Able to sit beside a resident and assist residents.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Accessible work space
Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 4 - 6 months
Anytime
We are looking for a volunteer to assist at breakfast at 8:00 a.m. on any weekday or weekend day.
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https://bit.ly/2kRpz7l
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Janice Klassen
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519-893-8482 Ext. 6372
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247 Franklin Street North Kitchener, N2A 1Y5
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Kitchener
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