Assistant - Chapel Escort - Transitional Care Unit

Assistant - Chapel Escort - Transitional Care Unit

Organizational Description: Misericordia Health Centre is a leading provider of diverse health-care services within the Winnipeg Health Region specializing in a unique out-patient programs as well as care designed to meet the needs of an aging population.

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5180

Description of Duties:

Assisting Transitional Care clients as they walk to the Chapel within the centre. Provide supervision and assistance to those on wheelchairs. Allow access through coded doors ensuring clients make it to the chapel, once the half hour service is complete ensure clients make it back to their designated unit. Provide care and compassion.

Skills Required:

Sincere interest in working with clients with complex care needs.

Pays close attention to detail, follows directions well.

Able to work cooperatively as part of the Health care team.

Physically able to transport clients using mobility aids, such as wheelchairs and walkers.

Excellent communication skills.

Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Medical Environment experience and careers in the medical field exposure.
Social skills
Working with diverse demographics

Age: 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+

Time Commitment: Daytime

Fridays 10:00-11:30am. Once per week with options of Every other week.

*When applying, please indicate you are applying for the chapel assistance; Fridays.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Downtown

Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No

Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes

Opportunity is available to candidates that: Group - small, family and friends
Are able to attend with a support person

Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation

Attach resume with cover letter:
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