Record #: OAK0171 | Last Full Update: 28 Sep 2017 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | 905-469-9325 |
Fax | 905-469-9816 |
oakville@on.sja.ca | |
Website | www.sja.ca |
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Primary Contact | Melanie Baker, Training Coordinator; Email: melanie.baker@on.sja.ca |
Alternate Contact | Tim Bauer, Branch Manager |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Oakville |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Dorval Dr and Speers Rd |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Agency Information | |
Description (Agency) | A registered charitable community training service enabling Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life. |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Established | 1957 |
Funding | Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Offers a variety of Special Courses including: * Standard First Aid with CPR & Automated External Defibrillation (AED) certification courses * Standard First Aid Renewal * CPR & AED only certification courses * Emergency First Aid with CPR & AED certification courses * New Parent workshops (for expecting and new parents/grandparents for infants up to 2 years) * We Can Help (for 7-9 year old) * Home Alone course (for 9 & 10 year olds) * What Every Babysitter Should Know (for 11-14 year olds) * Advanced Medical First Aid course * Pet First Aid course * weekday and weekend sessions * courses are offered on an ongoing basis * private courses by request Volunteer services: * Adult Medical First Responders-provides mobile first aid services for community events * call for more information Therapy Dogs: Therapy Dog Program * volunteers with therapy dogs do weekly visits to area health care facilities to provide companionship to young and senior members of the community who are sick or lonely * provides certification program for family pets who have the talent to emotionally heal First Aid Kits, books, and supplies * includes soft-sided kits for the family vehicle and sports coach/enthusiast * defibrillators (AED's) * hard-cased industrial first aid kits approved by WSIB * restaurant kits |
Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
Areas Served | Halton Hills ; Milton ; Oakville |
Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up * First Aid Volunteers * Therapy Dog Volunteers-must have an interest in committing to regular visitation schedule * have well-groomed dog with wonderful temperament |
Application | Call for information |
Languages | English |
Fees | Program - varies by program |
Categories and Classification | |
Service Categories | Babysitting Instruction ; First Aid Instruction ; First Aid Kits ; Personal Safety Education ; Pet Assisted Therapy |
Other Details | |
Resources | brochures, kits |