Emergency Department Volunteer
(Lakeridge Health)
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Position ID: V-OSH0472
Last Modified: 09 Aug 2022
Last Full Update: 09 Aug 2022
Opportunity Details: Emergency Department Volunteer
| Contact | Abbi Stewart, Intake Associate, Lakeridge Health; Email: astewart@lh.ca |
| Duties | In this role, you will: support patients and families waiting in the Emergency Department * answer questions * provide activities and comfort items (colouring, word searches, teddy bears, etc) * call transportation (taxi) * assist with wayfinding, directions, or escorting patients to different departments. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women |
| Areas of Interest | Customer / Sales Services ; Guide / Greeter ; Health Care ; Registration ; Social Interaction |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; 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 | Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | Oshawa, Ajax, Bowmanville Hospitals |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Bowmanville ; Oshawa 60 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training on the job |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Cost | $20 Vulnerable Sector Police Check * Volunteer Uniform (dependent on site, up to $25) |
| Police Check | Required |
Agency Details: Lakeridge Health
| Address & Map | 1 Hospital Court Oshawa, ON L1G 2B9 |
