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Impact Statement Emergency Room volunteers provide customer service to our patient and family members while waiting for care and treatment. Staff are greatly appreciative of the support our volunteers provide. Shifts are from 9:00-12:00, 12:00-4:00 and 4:00-8:00 seven days a week. A nine month commitment to volunteering is required.
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Description Duties include assisting patients with completing forms, offering support to those in the wait area, providing friendly visits to those who are waiting testing or results, relaying information from staff, and providing other assistance to patients as required.
This position is an excellent way to gain exposure to the hospital environment and make a difference in patient care. We are looking for a volunteer who is reliable, caring, compassionate, able to uphold confidentiality policies, has excellent communication skills, and is committed to excellence.
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual, Student Placement Age: 16+ English Proficiency, Confidentiality, Physical Demand, Specialized Training, Work Without Supervision COVID-19 Vaccination Required: Yes
Area(s) of Interest: Caring Support, Health Care / Wellness, Senior Services
Skill(s): Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Communicate in Plain Language, Verbal Communication, Empathy, Respect
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: Training includes General Orientation to St. Mary's General Hospital and hands-on training with an experienced volunteer for one or more shifts. Working Conditions: Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 7 - 12 months Weekday - Daytime Shifts are once per week and are three to four hours in length for a minimum of nine months.
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http://www.smgh.ca
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Pauline Rasmussen
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519-749-6551
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911 Queen's Blvd. Kitchener, N2M 1B2
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Kitchener
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