Recreation Program Volunteer
(Lakeridge Health Whitby, Specialty Hospital)
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Opportunity Details | ||||
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Contact | Vicki Adams, Coordinator, Lakeridge Health Whitby; Phone: 905-668-6831 ext 53198; Email: vadams@lh.ca | |||
Duties | All Lakeridge Health volunteer programs are suspended until the COVID-19 outbreak is finished Assist staff with recreation activities for Complex Continuing Care patients to help improve functional ability, leisure independence and quality of life | |||
More Info Link | www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca/en/patientsandvisitors/our-hospitals.asp?_mid_=30726 | |||
Benefits | Gain exposure to hospital environment, interact with patients with a variety of diagnosis * develop communication and listening skills * this position may especially of interest to those who wants a career in medicine, nursing, police foundations, fire fighters, EMS, 911 operator | |||
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 | Games ; Program Coordination / Support ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled | |||
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work | |||
Commitment Length | Short Term - Summer student placements available ; Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; Long Term | |||
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group | |||
Minimum Hours | 2 / Week | |||
Dates and Times | Various shifts Monday to Friday: 10 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm- 2:30 pm 1 pm-3pm * 2 pm-4 pm, 3 pm-5 pm, 5 pm-7 pm * Every other Saturday 10 am- 2 noon, 12:30 pm-2:30 pm | |||
Seasons | Year Round - 8 month committment | |||
Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
Location | Lakeridge Health Whitby, 300 Gordon St, Whitby | |||
Number of Positions | Whitby 12 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 | Adult $20 police reference check | |||
Police Check | Required | |||
Additional Requirements | 2-step Mantoux Tests for tuberculosis is provided at no charge at the Hospital | |||
Agency Details | ||||
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Organization Name | Lakeridge Health Whitby, Specialty Hospital | |||
Office Phone | 905-668-6831 | |||
Website | www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca | |||
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