(NW4) Lloydminster, Maidstone, Neilburg

Meals on Wheels Volunteers deliver hot, nutritious meals to Home Care clients assessed as needing support with nutrition. Volunteers must have valid drivers license and use their own vehicle for deliveries.

Meals are picked up and delivered to the clients through the lunch hour. Deliveries take approximately one hour. Shifts vary and are flexible to accommodate your schedule. We welcome couples, families, corporate teams and individuals.  

If you are looking to gain personal accomplishment, develop and enhance communication skills, obtain a work routine, become involved in a meaningful role and give back to community, then this volunteering position might be a perfect fit for you!

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age to apply for the the Medical Unit Associate Volunteer Program.

• Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with visitors and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines as well as hospital and department policies.

The Medical Associate volunteer assists with various activities at the site. They encourage patients' participation in activities which include visiting with patients, reading to patients,  playing games and reading to patients, opening meal trays for the patients if they are in need of assistance with the task, and possibly taking the patients out to get some fresh air in the courtyard if weather permits.

Shifts  are available before meal times, afternoons and early evening every day. 

Gift Shop Volunteers contribute to a facility’s healing culture and provide a service to patients, staff and the public in order to raise funds to purchase equipment.Volunteers greet and welcome visitors to the Gift Shop, assist with sales, light cleaning duties, and other tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Provide remarkable customer service to visitors and staff.
• Possesses excellent communication skills.
• Receptive and accepting of diverse population.
• Sensitive to the needs of all.
• Sensitive to cultural and financial differences and age ranges of visitors.
• Must observe confidentiality of patients.
• Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with visitors and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines as well as hospital and department policies.
• We are currently looking to fill evening shifts on Monday and Wednesday from 5-8pm.

Volunteering in this position gives you the opportunity to contribute to the care and health of our community members, while enhancing to the healing culture and providing a service to the home care clients in a welcoming and comfortable environment.

• Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with visitors and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines as well as hospital and department policies.

Volunteers will : 

• Greet and assist home care clients
• Provide a comfortable and supportive environment
• Hand out pamphlets and appointment cards
• Assist Home Care staff and direct clients as needed
• Help with set up 

Shifts are : 

Tuesday  8am-12 noon  at the Plaza 

Wednesday  8am-12 noon at the Pioneer Lodge 

• Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with visitors and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines as well as hospital and department policies.

Animals have been found to benefit people socially, psychologically, and physiologically.  The goals of pet visitation programs are to provide opportunities for patients to reach and maintain their optimal level of physical and mental functioning; to maintain or re-establish interests, social contacts and dignity, to alleviate anxiety and redirect attention from their own condition and try to provide an outlet for emotion; and to provide structured, meaningful daily activity.

 All dogs are to be certified and temperament tested by a Certified Pet Dog Trainer or by St. John’s Ambulance. They will be placed in areas according to their certification level.  

 Vaccinations are to be up to date prior to first animal visit

o Handlers must complete all required SaskHA Registered Volunteer processes

• Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with visitors and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines as well as hospital and department policies.

Animals have been found to benefit people socially, psychologically, and physiologically.  The goals of pet visitation programs are to provide opportunities for patients to reach and maintain their optimal level of physical and mental functioning; to maintain or re-establish interests, social contacts and dignity, to alleviate anxiety and redirect attention from their own condition and try to provide an outlet for emotion; and to provide structured, meaningful daily activity.

 All dogs are to be certified and temperament tested by a Certified Pet Dog Trainer or by St. John’s Ambulance. They will be placed in areas according to their certification level.  

 Vaccinations are to be up to date prior to first animal visit o Handlers must complete all required SaskHA Registered Volunteer processes

The physical and mental ability to do the work assigned

 Refined interpersonal skills

 The willingness to accept training and supervision

 A willingness to comply with SaskHA policies and procedures

 Volunteers are to provide pet visitation only and not utilize therapy dogs as “tools” for therapy.

• Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with visitors and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines as well as hospital and department policies.

The Recreation Associate assists with various activities at the site. They encourage client's participation in activities. 

Recreation Associate are the extra pair of "helping hands" that add to the trained services of the Long-term care facility staff, working together to enhance the lives of residents

Activities include, but are not limited to:  Reading groups, puzzles, games, bingo, nail painting, going for walks, group painting, crafts, exercise programs, and special events like Christmas parties and teas. Birthday parties, volunteer group outings.

• Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with visitors and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines as well as hospital and department policies.

Shifts available:  Monday - Saturday 08:00 am - 4:00 pm when recreation staff are present. 

The Youth Recreation Ambassador volunteer assists with various activities at the site. They encourage clients' participation in activities. Recreation Ambassadors are the extra pair of "helping hands" that add to the trained services of the Long-term care facility staff, working together to enhance the lives of residents.

The Volunteer Ambassador will assist with recreation programs that are facilitated by the Recreation Therapy Department. These include but are not limited to: bingo, seasonal parties (ex., mother's/father's day), manicures, crafts, puzzles etc. 

Shifts available Monday - Friday 

• Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with visitors and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines as well as hospital and department policies.