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Position:
2657 - Become an 'On-Call Community CPR & AED Responder' with Peel Regional Paramedic Services! > Apply NOW!
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This program serves visitors and residents of the Region of Peel in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Volunteers will only be notified of cardiac emergencies in their local vicinity.
Location:
Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon
Goal

Every Second Counts!The Region of Peel, with Brampton, Caledon, Mississauga, and the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA), have placed hundreds of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public places for anyone to use at any time. Every AED gives each member of the community the opportunity to save a life. Our volunteer On-Call Community CPR & AED Responders complement Peel Regional Paramedic Services' response by providing VITAL, EARLY ACCESS to CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) during a cardiac arrest prior to arrival by 'EMS' paramedics.This is an immensely important volunteer 'role' that can SAVE A LIFE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Description

Volunteers will be notified of cardiac emergencies via a mobile phone app and will give help during a cardiac arrest until 'EMS' paramedics arrive. You also will act as an ambassador for our 'EMS' paramedics' community resuscitation initiatives, PLUS help maintain, inspect, and update the Peel AED registration database (as a Region, we maintain an AED registry database, which keeps track of every private and public AED in Peel. This database is important because it enables 9-1-1 operators to advise individuals on the scene where they can access an AED, helping make Peel a safer 'cardiac region').

THE SUCCESS of our 'On-Call Community CPR & AED Responders' program DEPENDS ON YOU!

Fill out an online volunteer application form on Region of Peel's Health Service's Volunteering website page (Health volunteer opportunities - peelregion.ca) 

After submitting the APPLICATION FORM, please monitor your email (incl. 'Junk/Spam' folders) for communications from the Region of Peel. Thank you!
Benefits

Opportunity to learn and maintain valuable lifesaving skills to help in a time of need (even members of your own family!) + Be part of a community of like-minded individuals looking to support others in an immensely important way + Volunteer as a front line participant in an invaluable health program that uses safe, hugely beneficial medical technology + Being a part of this team will provide continuous learning throughout the year which will enhance your skills and confidence to support your community, family, and workplace
Qualifications

  • Minimum Age - 18
  • You must be capable of, and committed to, a volunteering engagement of a MINIMUM of 1 YEAR
  • Valid, current First Aid and CPR certification
  • Vulnerable sector check obtained within the last year 
  • You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to remain calm under pressure and demonstrate empathy in stressful situations
  • This 'role' requires you to spend most of your time between the hours of 8 AM and 8 PM within the boundaries of the Region of Peel (see TIME COMMITMENT, below)
  • You must be ON CALL to be notified by a mobile phone app (provided)
  • Must attend mandatory ORIENTATION and ongoing education/TRAINING sessions (see TRAINING, below)

SCREENING of applicants will be virtual via microsoft teams, unless otherwise advised.

Min Age: 18
Max Age: 100   
Police Check: Required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required

Time Commitment
This is a Long Term (More than 6 months) commitment starting 2025-09-15 AND ending 2026-09-15
Shifts are available Anytime

ON CALL, as required, between 8:00AM & 8:00PM (Not everyone will receive an alert since it is based on your proximity to the incident. AND, if for any reason you are not able to respond, simply decline or turn off the alarm/notification.)
Training

Mandatory MONTHLY TRAINING SESSIONS (eg. June, July etc.) consist of a comprehensive briefing (with supporting materials, demonstrations) that equip our volunteers with complete confidence in using the AED in emergency situations. Plus, ongoing support/updates throughout your engagement.
More Details
Areas of Interest: Crisis, Distress & Emergency Response, Healthcare
Accessibility: Unknown
Ideal for: Individuals, Newcomers, Older Adults
How to Contact
Send an Email Message
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https://peelregion.ca/careers/volunteering/volunteer-health/health-volunteer-opportunities
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