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8 people are interested
Bethesda - Volunteer Feeding Program Pilot
ORGANIZATION: TriHealth
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8 people are interested
Who we are looking for:
- Bethesda North is currently seeking volunteers to complete a pilot educational training program in order to provide inpatients clinical care in assistance during mealtimes (breakfast and lunch).
Why:
- Worldwide, it is estimated that between 20% and 50% of all adult patients admitted to hospital wards are malnourished.
Goals:
- To maintain mealtime safety
- To encourage patient participation in eating
- To promote family involvement
- To promote volunteer involvement
- To encourage the social and pleasurable aspects of meals
Roles of Mealtime Assistant:
- Must be willing to complete mandatory feeding technique training provided by volunteer staff and Speech Pathology.
- Keep track of training logs and complete mealtime assistant data sheets
- Assist patients during breakfast and lunch by feeding, setting up trays, opening containers, cutting food, cleaning area, providing encouragement etc.
- Meet other patient requests or comfort needs during rounding
- Must be able to communicate with patient, nursing/clinical staff, and research team to ensure safety and report/record any serious adverse events
- Preferred a healthcare/medical background, or are currently earning a degree within the field
- Must be age 18 or older
Support:
This educational program will be supported by the Hatton Research Institute, Volunteer Services, Office of CMO, and Speech Pathology
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About TriHealth
Location:
625 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202, US
Mission Statement
The mission of TriHealth is to improve the health status of the people we serve. We pursue our mission by providing a full range of health-related services, including prevention, wellness and education. Our service identity is rooted in our Mission and Core Values, which serve as guiding principles in our healing ministry. Each team member, from our caregivers and service/support staff to our corporate and administrative staff, is committed to living these core values in every facet of his or her job.
Description
TriHealth’s vision is to be where people want to work, where physicians want to practice, and most importantly, where the community wants to go when they need the best quality, service, safety and value in health care.
As a mission-based organization, we will live out the values of our sponsors using good stewardship in all decisions and by making a difference in the communities we serve. We will specifically focus on:
- Providing high quality care
- Acting for the benefit of the community, especially for the disadvantaged
- Cooperating with physicians and other providers to coordinate health services
- Educating the next generation of health care providers
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10500 Montgomery RdCincinnati, OH 45242
DATE POSTED
January 13, 2020
SKILLS
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At minimum one shift per week 2-3 hours.