Mealtime Supervisor (Homewood Health Centre)

Mealtime Supervisor

(Homewood Health Centre)

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Position ID: V-GUE1886

Last Modified: 16 May 2022

Last Full Update: 16 May 2022

Opportunity Details

Contact

Martha Schuett, Co-ordinator of Volunteer Services, Homewood Health Centre; Phone: 519-824-1010 ext 32262; Fax: 519-767-3564; Email: volunteer@homewoodhealth.com

Duties

Volunteers observe and monitor Eating Disorders Program patients during and post mealtimes to contribute to the patient well being. Follow guidelines as established by the Eating Disorders Program staff. Contribute to a helping supportive atmosphere for patients. Report patients' intake. Socialize with patient group during post meal supervision based on therapeutic principles. This position requires a regular weekly commitment.

More Info Link

www.homewoodhealth.com

Benefits

Opportunity to become familiar with the Eating Disorders Program; free parking; free beverage on your shift.

Clients

Patients in the Homewood Health Centre Eating Disorders Program.

Ages

19 year(s) and up

Suitable For

Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language

Areas of Interest

Health Care

Skills/Experience

Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Desire to work with Eating Disorders Program patients; pleasant disposition and an ability to show compassion, patience and understanding; Have an interest in the health care field but not get involved in counselling or offering advice to our patients; Able to follow instructions and accept designated responsibility; Moderate visual activity; Comfort with monitory role.

Exclusion Criteria: Active or previously untreated eating disorder; Someone who attends an Eating Disorders Anonymous Group in Guelph

Commitment Length

Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - 4 month commitment

Interaction Level

Small Group

Minimum Hours

2 / Week

Dates and Times

Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon (11:40 am - 1:30 pm)
Wednesday: Afternoon, Evening (4:30 - 6:30 pm)
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (11:40 am - 1:30 pm; 4:30 - 6:30 pm)
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (7:30 - 9:15 am; 4:30 - 6:30 pm)
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (11:40 am - 1:30 pm; 4:30 - 6:30 pm)

Volunteers needed for on call/spares list.

Seasons

Year Round

Accessibility

Partially Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door

Location

Homewood Health Centre, 150 Delhi St.

Number of Positions

Guelph

8 individual(s) needed in total.

Training

Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training

Transportation

Near public transit

Police Check

Required

Additional Requirements

Agency interview; Second interview with clinical staff; References; 2 step TB skin testing