Activities involved
Companion/Visitor
Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- References
Also required for this position: AHS Baseline Health Screening, AHS Volunteer Orientation, addition training relevant to position
- Flexible in schedule
AHS: Patient/Resident Accompaniment - East Central Alberta Facilities
2-4 hours
/ monthly
Prefer a commitment of 6 months - 1 year
Assist patients/residents, in a wheelchair, to and from an appointment outside the facility. Appointments may be medical, business, or personal. Transportation to and from the facility will be by public transportation (ie. taxi, public transit, handi-bus). Flexible timeframe based on patient/resident needs and could be Mon – Sun daytime or evening.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Reward of knowing you are helping to support and provide companionship for isolated patients/residents Contributing to and learning about your community Increasing your social network Utilizing your personal skills and talents Becoming an essential member of the health care team Feeling challenged and valued
Activities involved
Companion/Visitor
Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- References
Also required for this position: AHS Baseline Health Screening, AHS Volunteer Orientation, addition training relevant to position
- Flexible in schedule