By Saskatchewan Health Authority

Volunteering in Health Care

Volunteering in the Health Region

Jan 6, 2020 | 10:51 AM

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Prince Albert and area for the week of January 6, 2020

The Volunteer Services Department is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions:

Emergency Department Volunteer Navigator – Victoria Hospital

Volunteers provide navigational assistance to families/visitors of patients in the Emergency Department. Evening shifts available for those who work during the day.

Shifts: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 6:00p.m. Monday – Sunday: Once or twice per week.

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Adult volunteers are needed to assist with delivering meals to Home Care clients.

Shifts: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Patient Navigators – Day Surgery – Victoria Hospital

Patient Navigators improve the experience for surgical patients by ensuring they are in the right place at the right time.

Shifts: 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Monday – Friday

Patient Information (Greeter) – Victoria Hospital

Duties include directing patients and visitors to the various departments for treatments, tests, x-rays, or to other destinations in the hospital.

Shifts: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

Special Groups or Individuals – Parkland Integrated Health Centre (306) 747-6841

These volunteers entertain, provide interesting educational presentations, assist with special events, sing, etc. and have fun with the residents.

Shifts: Flexible

“On Call” Volunteers – Big River Health Centre (306) 469-2220

Volunteers are needed for the long term care residents on an “on-call” basis, to assist with outings, parties, social gatherings, shopping trips, taking residents to appointments, etc.

Activity Programs – Wheatland Lodge – Leask (306) 466-4949

Volunteers will assist the staff with activities and set up for such. Duties include assisting with crafts, shopping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting, baking, etc. Programs change periodically.

Shifts: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 12:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

Parent-Tot Program – Birchview Home – Birch Hills (306) 749-3488

Mothers and/or fathers along with their young children may visit residents on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. Parents are responsible for their children at all times.

Shifts: Flexible, once or twice per week.

Entertainment – Jubilee Lodge – Kinistino (306) 864-2851

Volunteer performers (Musicians, magicians, actors, etc.) share their talents with residents in long-term care. Other volunteers assist by inviting residents to a specific area for entertainment, parties, sing-a-longs, etc. Assist with snacks, lunches, etc.