Providence Health Care - St. Vincent's Langara
Classification: Off Campus
Closing Date: March 6, 2023
Time Commitment: 4 months, Weekdays mornings and afternoons
Location: 255 West 62nd Avenue
URL: http://www.providencehealthcare.org/volunteers
Number of Positions: 4
Overview:
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Providence Health Care (PHC) is the largest Catholic-operated health care organization in Canada and provides health care services to all ages across the full continuum of care. Providence Health Care is comprised of eight health care providers which include: Holy Family Hospital, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, St. Paul’s Hospital, St. Vincent's Brock Fahrni and Langara, Youville Residence, St. John’s Hospice, Honoria Conway.
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Health Care Recreation Activity Volunteers
Position Description:
These positions involves volunteers helping with the various social activities at a long term care facility by portering wheelchair bound elders to and from the activity space. Volunteers under the direction of a Rehab Assistant, will help with the set up and take down of the activities, socializing with residents and generally assist the residents with the playing of the games and other activities.Currently, looking for help with Bingo and Fitness programs. Programs take place weekdays mornings and afternoons. Sorry no evenings or weekend opens.How to apply:Apply online by going to http://bttr.im/gj80s
Required Skills and Experience:
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-Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (7 days post dose 2)-Able to assist elders who have physical and/or cognitive challenges.-Physically capable of pushing elders in wheelchairs and carrying out physical tasks as required.-Able to communicate well in verbal and written English.-Friendly, reliable, patient and respectful.-Able to follow direction and enjoy teamwork.-Willingness to listen, learn and develop effective ways to interact with elders.-Sincere interest in the social needs elders.-Want to have fun!
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Benefits and Recognition:
-Experience working in a healthcare environment-Experience with elders dealing with Dementia-Educational opportunities-Scholarship opportunities-Reference letters (upon request after completion of 30 hours of volunteering)
Contact:
Stephanie Kulferst -skulferst@providencehealth.bc.ca