Fraser Health - Queen's Park Care Centre

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Skills required
Sharing Personal Experience Visiting Volunteer Engagement
Requirements:
Also required for this position: • Ability to understand and be understood in English. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills (discretion, courtesy, empathy). • Ability to follow direction. • Ability to follow the Fraser Health Respectful Workplace Policy • Knowledge and compliance with infection control requirements. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and set appropriate boundaries. • Ability to perform physical requirements of position i.e. push a wheelchair • References & Criminal Record Check
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Rehabilitation - Social Visitor

315 McBride Blvd, New Westminster, BC, V3L 5E8 [map]
2-3 hours / weekly
Minimum 6 month commitment 
To assist rehabilitation patients to pursue leisure activities, to provide companionship and an opportunity for social interaction and engagement. 

Openings:
Sunday: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Friday: 5:00pm-8:00pm

Qualifications:
•	Ability to understand and be understood in English.
•	Effective communication and interpersonal skills (discretion, courtesy, empathy).
•	Ability to follow direction.
•	Ability to follow the Fraser Health Respectful Workplace Policy that includes working with a variety of individuals from different backgrounds (ages, ethnic, cultural, etc).
•	Knowledge and compliance with infection prevention and control requirements.
•	Ability to maintain confidentiality and set appropriate boundaries.
•	Ability to perform physical requirements of position i.e. push wheelchair, stand/sit for long periods, etc. 
•	Have a basic understanding of brain injuries and how to communicate with individuals who have experienced them. 
•	Reference and Criminal Record Screening.
More Details
Additional Details & Skills Required
Required training includes:
1.	General Volunteer Orientation, Queen’s Park Care Centre.
2.	Online Volunteer Training Curriculum.
3.	Program Orientation with Therapeutic Recreation staff.
4.	Any other training that is required.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Volunteering benefits everyone involved.  

As a volunteer, you can make a difference and achieve personal growth by:
•	Helping others.
•	Connecting with people.
•	Giving back to the community. 
•	Gaining valuable work experience. 
•	Developing new skills. 
•	Exploring a new career.
•	Feeling a sense of accomplishment.

Volunteers also may be eligible for references and invitations to special events and learning/training opportunities.
Skills required
Sharing Personal Experience Visiting Volunteer Engagement
Requirements:
Also required for this position: • Ability to understand and be understood in English. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills (discretion, courtesy, empathy). • Ability to follow direction. • Ability to follow the Fraser Health Respectful Workplace Policy • Knowledge and compliance with infection control requirements. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and set appropriate boundaries. • Ability to perform physical requirements of position i.e. push a wheelchair • References & Criminal Record Check