Work-Study Student Employees
What is a Work-Study Student?
The Student Perspective
Work Study students are an integral part of
Health & Wellness. They have a
working knowledge of the University Centre and Kalamalka Centre, and the ability
to flex between the two.
In the role of VOICE Student Researcher, working in the UNC, you work with the Nurses, Counsellors and other staff. Most of the time you are with a group of other VOICE students working on a project or event that the Health & Wellness Center is running or supporting. For instance, the Great Canadian Smoke Out Contest and the Canadian Blood Drive clinics. Therefore, you need to be able to work as both an individual and a team player. It is important to be very flexible in this position. You are never doing the same thing twice. Knowledge of different office supplies will benefit your work, as will an interest in helping the campus community. Interacting with students, staff, faculty, and visitors is important, since Health and Wellness is a very interactive part of campus. Talking to others and getting them involved in Health & Wellness activities is what we are here for. It has been my experience that students are more open to activities and events if you are smiling and showing your own enthusiasm for Health & Wellness.
At the “Kal” Wellness Center, you are a confidential, supportive assistant to the Counsellors and students. You create a welcoming environment for students, both for those who would like to see counsellors and those who are simply curious about the centre. This means making sure they are comfortable throughout their visit. Making tea and baked goods helps puts students at ease. A warm and sincere presence is essential to having students feel like they can come back to Kal anytime. Keeping on top of all Health & Wellness activities, VOICE projects and information about health resources in Kelowna is critical. Students often come into Kal looking for guidance. You need to be able to point them in the right direction. You work alone, so independence is important. You learn to recognize what work needs to be done, and how to keep yourself busy when there are no students.
A Work Study student with Health & Wellness is a combination of these two positions. Think of the positions as one, instead of two separate roles.
Written by Amanda McLellan, 2009 - 2010 Work-Study Student
Work-Study Student Job Description:
Students act as monitors at our two Wellness Centres at the Kalamalka Residence and University Centre. Students assist Health & Wellness staff in creating a welcoming and appealing atmosphere. In addition, students assist with education initiatives and research and development projects.
Ability
to maintain confidentiality and strong communication skills are important.
Friendly, outgoing and helpful characteristics are essential. Basic computer
skills are important too. Students work as part of a team and independently, working with a diverse group of students from a variety of disciplines.
Skill development and knowledge will include: acquiring knowledge in the health
and wellness field, learning interpersonal skills by assisting other students,
experience working with an inter-professional health and counselling team,
preparation of materials, group work, data collection and other research
experience.
Last reviewed 
2/11/2010 3:27:29 PM
