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| About the Position | |
| Canadian Red Cross, Ontario Zone Various client residences in Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon (and from volunteers' homes) Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, Virtual | |
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● Visits Health TAPESTRY clients in their homes (secondarily connects by telephone, email, Skype) to conduct wellness assessment surveys/questionnaires/check ins (visit duration: 1-2 hours; average monthly total: 6 hours) ● Assists clients in personal health-related goal(s) identification ● Provides a social connection to and for older adults ● Communicates with volunteer organizations, family health team, research team, and/or community based organizations ● Utilizes a tablet computer and other technology to provide information to identified organizations ● Maintains up-to-date knowledge of health programs and services, and acts as a resource in the community through the use of approved information and referral sources ● Collaborates closely with program coordinator to schedule client appointments ● Completes feedback and reports and submits this information to the volunteer coordinator on a regular basis The nature of the program and volunteering 'position' REQUIRES: > Volunteer online and face-to-face training > Tuberculosis test (reimbursements available) > Satisfactory 'Police Vulnerable Sector Check' The Canadian Red Cross adheres to, and supports, the 'Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement'. To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now!' yellow box to gain immediate access to the application form. |
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'Health TAPESTRY volunteers' extend the reach of our inter-professional health care teams. By visiting the homes of our clients, volunteers can help those teams connect better with at-risk populations. Volunteers may do this by bringing information about clients to the inter-professional team and by helping those teams be more responsive to the needs of their clients. Volunteers also play an important role in supporting clients to meet their goals and assist them with staying healthy longer. Personal benefits: > Opportunity to engage clients according to their abilities, skills, and experience > Receive sophisticated training and ongoing support > Active participation in feedback to help improve the 'Health TAPESTRY' program > Personal satisfaction through involvement in a program that improves primary health care locally and across Canada > Ontario secondary school students may earn credit towards their '40 hour' community service graduation requirement |
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● Friendly, engaging, approachable, and conversational ● Firm commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Movement ● Good understanding of services available in the local community is considered an asset (plus a desire to acquire further information needed to volunteer effectively) ● Keen interest in building partnerships based on community identified needs ● Solid oral/written English communication skills REQUIRED ● Computer literacy (must have access to Internet/email/telephone) ● LOCAL TRAVEL REQUIRED (must have access to reliable vehicle, public transit) ● Active listening skills, combined with empathy/patience for older adults ● Ability to volunteer independently with minimal supervision ● Ability to volunteer collaboratively as part of a team ● Strict adherence to Red Cross policies/procedures, especially privacy/confidentiality ● Experience working with a diverse population an asset + Standard First Aid Certification required (or willingness to take training) ++ Satisfactory 'Police Vulnerable Sector Check' REQUIRED +++ Negative Tuberculosis test REQUIRED |
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| Orientation, training, and support will be provided | |
| Life Skills & Accessibility, Senior Support | |
| How to Contact | |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Social Media | |
| http://www.redcross.ca | |
| https://www.facebook.com/canadianredcross | |
| http://www.twitter.com/redcrosscanada | |
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