Mealtime Companion for Dementia Care
HammondCare Volunteers · Wahroonga
Job description
About the role
HammondCare Wahroonga, an aged care home, is looking for compassionate volunteers to support residents living with dementia during mealtimes. By joining as a social visitor, you help create a calm, supportive and enjoyable dining experience, and regular visits can improve quality of life and reduce isolation.
Key responsibilities
- Volunteer during mealtimes at 12pm (lunch) or 5pm (dinner), choosing what suits you
- Help residents to the dining room
- Offer gentle encouragement and conversation during meals
- Provide a calm, reassuring and warm presence
Required profile
- Age 18 or older
- NDIS Worker Screening Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare
- Ideally available for an hour or longer, Monday to Friday (weekdays only)
Volunteers can give their time once a week or more often. To express interest, contact the volunteer recruitment coordinator; they will follow up by phone, text or email.
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