We require a compassionate individual to work one-on-one with individuals attempting to overcome an eating disorder or other types of food dysfunction. You, the caregiver, are motivated to assist the patient in overcoming their disordered habits because you want to make a difference in someone's life.
Benefits
Changes to one's schedule present an opportunity to expand one's professional network.
Responsibilities
Participate in a training/orientation workshop for support personnel with Krisztina Marshall, a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity and the founder of the Heemang Foundation.
Affectionately supporting someone as they face whatever the night may bring (for instance, late night conversations addressing anxious thoughts, supporting them to disengage with disordered behaviours, etc.) employer specific work permits in BC.
Developing one's own assertiveness and resilience in the face of hardship.
A key focus of treatment is teaching individuals how to take care of themselves in daily situations.
Collaboration with other medical professionals to ensure the highest quality of patient care.
Organizing and promoting purposeful days is an essential duty. This may involve encouraging the individual to pursue their hobbies, aiding them in joining groups, or motivating them to gain new skills.
Understanding how the individual communicates, thinks, and behaves is vital for influencing them to engage in activities that are advantageous to the company.
Assisting people in overcoming challenges and developing greater self-confidence, compassion, and self-respect will be one of the most rewarding aspects of your profession.
Capacity to possess
Effective verbal and nonverbal interaction (verbal and written)
Capability to transmit facts to persons and their loved ones efficiently and with compassion.
Ability to actively listen.
Independency in one's work
Expertise in problem-solving and the adaptability to respond properly to changing conditions.
Compassion regardless of the circumstances of others.
Competent time management skills (to support the needs of multiple people)
Possessing the ability to function independently and in a group.
A high threshold for stress and emotional turmoil.
Having empathy for all sentient beings.
The ability to build enduring relationships with others and their loved ones.
The ability to communicate with patients, their relatives, and volunteer caregivers.
A disposition that refrains from judging others regardless of their circumstances.
A disposition that allows one to keep composure despite misfortune.
Experience in a comparable capacity is a bonus.
Continuous endeavor to comply with corporate policies
Knowledge and skill
Training will be provided in which you will learn about Heemang Foundation's values and our person-centered approach; thus, mental health/community or social work experience is a bonus but not needed.
After completing your training and orientation, you will feel confident in your ability to provide high-quality care to the person you support. During following training sessions, new information about the person you are assisting will be added to your existing body of knowledge.
