Durham Region Cancer Centre Volunteer
(Lakeridge Health Oshawa)
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| Contact | Nancy Tanner, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources, Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital; Phone: 905-576-8711 ext 33310; Fax: Do not use LH fax for any volunteer opportunity documents/communication; Email: ntanner@lh.ca | |||
| Duties | At this time, all volunteer programs within our five hospitals have been put on hold; however, we are still recruiting for the time when it is appropriate for us to resume. Once the programs are up and running again, we will be updating what our current needs are. If you respond to this listing, please know your information is secure and we will absolutely be connecting with you again. Thank you so much and stay well. Various volunteer positions at the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Region Cancer Centre (DRCC) at Lakeridge Health Oshawa * Hospitality/Information Desk, Lab Volunteer, Waiting Room, Systemic Therapy Suite (18 yrs+) * Patient Education Welcome patients/visitors, assist patients with the registration process and completion of ESAS at the computer kiosks as required * assist ADU clinic by calling/accompanying patients to ADU area * provide assistance to Canadian Cancer Society Volunteer Drivers and assist with way-finding and gather abandoned wheelchairs | |||
| More Info Link | https://www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca/en/howyoucanhelp/volunteer.asp?_mid_=2084 | |||
| Benefits | Exposure to the hospital department setting * opportunity to positively impact the patient/visitor experience * student volunteers have opportunities for “Auxiliary” scholarships and other awards * "Auxiliary” awards for exceptional service from adult volunteers * recognition and social activities | |||
| Clients | Patients and families of those receiving treatment at DRCC | |||
| Ages | 15 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | Yes | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women | |||
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Program Coordination / Support | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work | |||
| Commitment Length | Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group | |||
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Week | |||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon Shifts available Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Location | Durham Region Cancer Centre, Lakeridge Health Oshawa, 1 Hospital Court, Oshawa | |||
| Number of Positions | Oshawa 20 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going | |||
| Transportation | Near public transit | |||
| Cost | Police Criminal Reference Check & Auxiliary Smock Rental (Adults) * volunteer t-shirt ($5 each - keep) (Students - high school, college & university) | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Additional Requirements | Go to Lakeridge Health Website (see More Info Link above) to complete an Online Volunteer Application and to review further details regarding the recruitment process * 2-step Mantoux Testing for tuberculosis is provided at no charge at the Hospital (Oshawa) | |||
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| Organization Name | Lakeridge Health Oshawa | |||
| Office Phone | 905-576-8711 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-338-1778 | |||
| Fax | 905-721-4743 | |||
| Website | www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca | |||
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