Accessibility:
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Urgency:
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Average |
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Number of volunteers needed:
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15
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Minimum Age:
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15
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Work Location:
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Sault Area Hospital
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Police Check:
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Not Required
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Reference Check:
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Not Required
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Vehicle:
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Not Required
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Smoking:
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Not Permitted
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Language(s):
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English
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Sector(s):
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Health
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Work Type(s):
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Providing Services Directly to People
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Duties:
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Our Wayfinding volunteers greet patients and visitors who enter the hospital. They provide information or directions to help visitors access services within the hospital.
As an Wayfinding Volunteer you will greet all visitors, patients and staff as they enter the hospital. Wayfinders escort patients and visitors as required and may provide wheelchair assistance for those who require additional support.
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Skills Expected:
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• friendly and welcoming
• reliable and professional
• customer service-oriented
• a team player
• physically able walk for the majority of each shift
• able to work with a variety of people in a diverse community
• cooperative with other volunteers and staff
• maintains a positive attitude
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Car Required:
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No
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Comments:
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All SAH Volunteers must be respectful of patient's confidentiality and right to privacy.
All volunteers are required to complete a Health Surveillance Form including a 2-step TB skin test and immunization assessment as a requirement under the Ontario Hospitals Act. It is for the protection of our patients as well as for yourself.
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