By Saskatchewan Health Authority - Prince Albert and Area

Volunteers Needed in this Health Region

Apr 25, 2018 | 8:12 AM

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Big River, Shellbrook, Leask, and Canwood for the week of April 23, 2018.

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

Friendly Visiting – Wheatland Lodge (Leask) (306) 466-4949

Duties include visiting residents on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, chatting, playing cards, reading, sitting outside with residents, portering residents, taking residents to functions, shopping trips, walking residents and Elders.

Shifts:  9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily

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            Monday – Sunday:  Flexible: Once or twice per week.

Physiotherapy Aid Helper – Parkland Integrated Health Centre (Shellbrook) (306) 747-6841

Duties include assisting with portering residents to and from the physiotherapy area, and generally assisting the staff as needed.

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

Activity Programs – Whispering Pine Place (Canwood) (306) 468-2900

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

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Kinistino and Birch Hills for the week of April 23, 2018.

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

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.

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Prince Albert and area for the week of April 23, 2018

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

Adult Day Center – Herb Bassett Home

Duties include assisting staff with activities at the center, such as crafts, outings, baking, painting, one-on-one activities, bowling, etc.  Programs change periodically.

Shifts:  9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday

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.

If you are looking to contribute to your community, to enhance the lives of those around you or to gain experience in a professional workplace, then contact us to arrange for an interview.

You can reach the Volunteer Services Department at (306) 765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca or find us on the web at www.paphr.ca.We look forward to matching your talents and interests with the right position for you.

If you are interested in this or any other Volunteer service position, or if you have a particular skill or talent you would like to share with the patients, residents or clients, please call your local health care facility to apply. You can also reach the Volunteer Services Department at (306) 765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca  or find us on the web at www.paphr.ca .  We look forward to matching your talents and interests with the right position for you.