By Saskatchewan Health Authority

Volunteering in Health Care

Volunteering in the Health Region

Dec 12, 2019 | 10:01 AM

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Kinistino and Birch Hills.

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

Pet Therapy – Jubilee Lodge – Kinistino (306) 864-2851

Volunteers with well-trained, friendly pets may visit the residents at the Nursing Homes. The pets must meet the necessary requirements prior to visiting.

Shifts: Once or twice per week: Flexible hours.

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Friendly Visiting – Birchview Home – Birch Hills (306) 749-3488

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. – 4:00 p.m., 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

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

Entertainment –Big River Health Centre (306) 469-2220

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.

“On Call” Volunteers – Wheatland Lodge (Leask) (306) 466-4949

Extra volunteers are often needed for the long term care residents on an “on-call” basis, to assist with outings, parties, social gatherings, shopping trips, taking residents to appointments, etc.

Shifts: As needed

Parent-Tot Program – Whispering Pine Place (Canwood) (306) 468-2900

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.

Patient Navigators – Day Surgery – Victoria Hospital

Patient Navigators improve the experience for surgical patients by ensuring they are in the right place at the right time.

Shifts: 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., 9:30 am – 12:30 pm & On Call.

Monday – Friday

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 – 4:00 p.m. or On Call

Monday – Friday

Meals on Wheels – Home Care Prince Albert, Birch Hills, Kinistino

Adult volunteers are needed to assist with delivering meals to Home Care clients.

Shifts: 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Ronald McDonald Family Room Volunteer – Victoria Hospital Pediatric Ward

Volunteers assist in the day-to-day operation of the Family Room by providing comfort and support to the families and children who visit the room. Duties include registering families visiting the Family Room, answering family inquires; maintain snack and beverage inventory, baking cookies, muffins and making coffee. All volunteers must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Shifts: (3 hour in length shifts) Flexible Monday –Sunday. (9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of two shifts per month.

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.