Summary

Join our Long-term Care Volunteer team as a Feeding Assistant to work alongside staff in setting up meals and providing the encouragement needed for a comfortable dining experience! Please directly sign up through this link: https://shorturl.at/krgOi

Location

Address 162 Sandiford Dr Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario L4A 3S3

When

Opportunity Type Ongoing - Start Anytime

Schedule

Immediately

About This Opportunity

To complete your application, please fill out the form directly on Better Impact or complete it after submitting your information on this website.

Position Overview

Feeding Assistants play a vital role in supporting our residents during mealtime, ensuring they receive the nutrition they need in a comfortable and supportive environment. Volunteers will assist staff in setting up meals, helping residents to the dining area, and providing encouragement during mealtime.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with meal setup, including preparing trays and organizing dining tables.
- Help transport wheelchair-bound residents to and from the dining area.
- Support staff with feeding residents who require assistance.
- Encourage residents to complete their meals and provide a friendly, engaging dining experience.
- Follow safety and hygiene protocols to ensure a clean and comfortable dining environment.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

- Must be 18 years or older.
- Solid communication skills in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin are required. However,



certain roles may require the ability to interact with residents in their native languages.
- Successful completion of the Tuberculosis (TB) screening and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- An active interest in helping seniors in a compassionate, understanding and patient manner.
- Completion of the feeding training.

Commitment & Locations:

- Available Monday to Sunday for 3-4 hour shifts or as assigned.
- A minimum commitment of 6 months is required.
- The position will be at the Mon Sheong Stouffville Long-Term Care Centre (162 Sandiford Dr, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON)

We thank all applicants for their interest, please note only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Volunteer Requirements

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Minimum 16 years old
- Willing to complete medical forms
- Fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin
- Wiling to undergo a Tuberculosis (TB) test

Causes

Community & Social Services Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness Seniors

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