Hospital Elder Life Program Volunteer (HELP)
(Joseph Brant Hospital, Volunteer Resources)
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| 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 OSSD | 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 | ||
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| Organization Name | Joseph Brant Hospital, Volunteer Resources | ||
| Office Phone | Joseph Brant Hospital 905-632-3737 | ||
| volunteering@josephbranthospital.ca | |||
| Website | www.josephbranthospital.ca/en/about-us/volunteering.asp | ||
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