● Visits seniors in subsidized seniors' housing to conduct the CHAP sessions under the direction of the research nurse supervisor● Welcomes/assists participants as they move through program session(s)● Engages participants for the purpose of conducting cardiovascular, diabestes, and associated risk assessments● Obtains signed consent forms from participants at the start of their engagement● Strict compliance with privacy/confidentiality requirements● Follows/ensures health and safety procedures are complied with● Guided by an electronic database, conducts Cardiovascular and Diabetes Risk Assessments including:- Test/record Blood Pressure (using automated/validated BP testing device)- Physical measurements (waist measurement, weight, etc.)- Instructions to participants on to how to administer a 'Blood Glucose Test' (Diabetes)● Utilizes a tablet computer and other technology to provide information (results) to partner organizations (i.e., Family Health Team, McMaster Department of Family Medicine)● Promotes educational and community opportunities to participants that are specific to their cardiovascular and/or diabetes risk factors (using up-to-date knowledge of community and social programs and services and acts as resource in the community through access to approved information and referral sources)● In the process, provides a beneficial 'social connection' to participants (older adults)● As a volunteer in CHAP:- Collaboration with staff to ensure quality delivery of services and accurate results- Proactive participation in ongoing program evaluation, including input to improve quality- Efficient/effective contact with program coordinator to schedule/keep appointments with participants- Timely filing of status reports, when requested- Promptly brings any concerns to the attention of the program coordinator- Participates in disaster planning, preparation and response, as required- Performs other associated duties, as required

● Understanding of, and adherence to, the CRC fundamental principles and values● Knowledge of and/or involvement in the local community, OR a desire to become involved or learn more (with commitment to build relationships based upon identified needs)● Minimum age - 18● Satisfactory 'Police Vulnerable Sector Check' required● Local travel involved - must have access to reliable personal transportation (motor vehicle or public transit)● Means of contact with participants may vary (volunteer must have reliable, ongoing access to telephone, Internet (with email))● Required to take on-line and face-to-face training (see 'Training Details')● Solid oral/written English skills● Friendly, engaging, conversational (with good listening skills)● Empathy towards, and accommodating of, older adults● Ability to use a computer tablet for data entry● Ability to volunteer as part of a team and independently, with minimal supervision● Organized, reliable (with focus on scheduling/preparedness)● Committed to strictly adhere to CRC policies/procedures● Commitment in favour of diversity and inclusiveness (experience is an asset)THIS ROLE requires a time commitment in excess of 6 MONTHS.

First Aid Certification (training provided) required.Additional training will be provided to applicants who have achieved the aforesaid Certification and have been accepted into CHAP.