Hospital Elder Life Program Volunteer (HELP)

(Joseph Brant Hospital, Volunteer Resources)

EXPIRED
Position ID: V-HVC0063
Last Full Update: 17 Mar 2022

Opportunity Details: Hospital Elder Life Program Volunteer (HELP)

Contact Carolann Badger, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources, Joseph Brant Hospital; Phone: 905-632-3737 ext 1443; Email: cbadger@josephbranthospital.ca
Duties The HELP Program at Joseph Brant Hospital provides enhanced patient care for older adults through a small staff team and a large group of volunteers. Volunteers will visit patients one shift per week (4 hours) to provide social interaction and do selected activities with patients to prevent delirium and loss of function. We have shifts in the morning, afternoon and evenings; Monday through Sunday.
More Info Link https://www.josephbranthospital.ca/en/about-us/current-volunteer-opportunities.asp
Benefits Enhanced Training is provided. The role would be a benefit for volunteers interested in pursuing a health care career. References provided. Complimentary parking when volunteering.
Clients Older Adult patients at Joseph Brant Hospital
Ages 17 year(s) - 80 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language
Areas of Interest Health Care ; Social Interaction ; Youth Engagement
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Medical Assistance ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term ; Must commit 100 plus hours
Interaction Level One-on-one
Minimum Hours 4 / Week
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
Location Burlington
Number of Positions Burlington: 40 individual(s) 
 
40 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
Transportation Near public transit
Cost Uniform vest (adults) $30  
Police Vulnerable Sector check $30 - reimbursed after 100 hours of service 
T-shirt (youth) $12
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements •A two-step TB test 
•Blood work to confirm immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chicken pox) or last two dates when boosters were administered. Plus 2 doses of COVID vaccine are mandatory
Start Date On or after 17 Mar 2022
End Date 30 Sep 2022

Agency Details: Joseph Brant Hospital, Volunteer Resources

Office Phone Joseph Brant Hospital 905-632-3737; 
Volunteer Resources 905-632-3737 ext 1314
E-Mail volunteering@josephbranthospital.ca
Website www.josephbranthospital.ca/en/about-us/volunteering.asp
Address & Map
1245 Lakeshore Rd
Burlington, ON L7S 0A2
 
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