Medical First Response Volunteer
(St John Ambulance, Hanover, Grey Bruce Huron Branch)
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Opportunity Details | ||||
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Contact | Chris Motsch, Training Coordinator, St. John Ambulance Grey Bruce Huron; Phone: 519-364-7004 * 1-800-337-4228; Fax: 519-364-7061; Email: chris.motsch@on.sja.ca | |||
Duties | Make a difference in our community by providing onsite first aid at local community events. Use your first aid skills, or develop them with hands-on training, and in the field patient care. | |||
More Info Link | www.sja.ca | |||
Benefits | Contribute to community well being; excellent resume builder for those entering healthcare field, policing or fire; work with dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers; annual volunteer recognition ceremony; opportunities for leadership development. Advanced first aid training and uniform provided. | |||
Clients | Businesses required to train staff in first aid & CPR; individuals; community organization's; residents of long term care homes; schools; colleges | |||
Ages | 15 year(s) and up | |||
Suitable for OSSD | Yes | |||
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Families ; Individuals | |||
Areas of Interest | Board of Directors ; Committees ; Emergency & Response ; Health Care ; Mentorship / Leadership | |||
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; First Aid ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Medical Assistance ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work | |||
Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) ; Volunteers are required to contribute a minimum of 40 hours of frontline service to remain a qualified Medical First Response provider. | |||
Interaction Level | Small Group | |||
Minimum Hours | 40 | |||
Dates and Times | Wednesday: Evening (bi-weekly meetings) | |||
Seasons | Year Round | |||
Accessibility | Unknown ; Accessibility will depend on the venue where first aid has been requested. | |||
Number of Positions | Bruce County: 15 individual(s) ; Grey County: 15 individual(s) 30 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going | |||
Transportation | Must be able to get to bi-weekly meetings in Hanover or Owen Sound and base for duty coverage. | |||
Cost | Police Records Check & VSS not covered by organization. Training and uniform are provided free of charge. | |||
Police Check | Required | |||
Additional Requirements | Vulnerable Sector Screening is required. | |||
Liability Insurance | Available | |||
Referrals | 2 | |||
Agency Details | ||||
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Organization Name | St John Ambulance, Hanover, Grey Bruce Huron Branch | |||
Office Phone | 519-364-7004 | |||
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-337-4228 | |||
Fax | 519-364-7061 | |||
grey.bruce.huron@sja.ca | ||||
Website | www.sja.ca | |||
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