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About the Position | |
Region of Peel, Volunteer Resources, Strategic Policy & Performance, Health Services 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. Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon | |
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! Our need is IMMEDIATE. Please apply by no later than July 20, 2022. Create a volunteer 'profile' with Volunteer MBC, then 'click on the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above/below) to gain immediate access to the Region of Peel's Health Service's Volunteering website page and online APPLICATION FORM. After submitting the APPLICATION FORM, please monitor your email (incl. 'Junk/Spam' folders) and leave space on your voicemail for communications from the Region of Peel. Thank you! |
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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 |
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SCREENING of applicants will be remote/virtual (Tel/Email/Online interviewing), unless otherwise advised |
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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. |
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Crisis, Distress & Emergency Response, Healthcare | |
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http://www.peelregion.ca/health/volunteers/ | |
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