Medical First Response Volunteer

(St John Ambulance, Hanover Training Centre, Grey Bruce Huron Branch)

Position ID: V-GRE0073
Last Modified: 08 Feb 2022
Last Full Update: 25 Jan 2022

Opportunity Details: Medical First Response Volunteer

Contact Chris Motsch, Training Coordinator, St. John Ambulance Grey Bruce Huron; Phone: 519-364-7004 ext 3 * 1-800-337-4228; Fax: 519-364-7061; Email: chris.motsch@sja.ca
Duties Make a difference in our community by providing onsite first aid at local community events.
  • Use your first aid skills
  • Develop first aid skills with hands-on training
  • Participate in patient care.
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    More Info Link www.sja.ca
    Benefits
  • Contribute to community well being
  • Excellent resume builder for those entering the healthcare field, policing or fire; work with dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers
  • Annual volunteer recognition ceremony
  • Opportunities for leadership development
  • Advanced first aid training and uniform provided
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    Clients Businesses required to train staff in first aid & CPR; individuals; community organization's; residents of long term care homes; schools; colleges
    Ages 15 year(s) and up
    Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
    Areas of Interest Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Emergency & Response ; Health Care ; Mentorship / Leadership
    Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; First Aid ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Medical Assistance ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work
    Commitment Length Long Term (More than 1 year) ; Volunteers are required to contribute a minimum of 40 hours of frontline service to remain a qualified Medical First Response provider.
    Interaction Level Small Group
    Minimum Hours 40 / Year
    Accessibility Unknown ; Accessibility will depend on the venue where first aid has been requested.
    Location Bruce & Grey County
    Number of Positions Bruce County: 15 individual(s) ; Grey County: 15 individual(s) 
     
    30 individual(s) needed in total.
    Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
    Transportation Must be able to get to bi-weekly meetings in Hanover or Owen Sound and for duty coverage.
    Police Check Required
    Additional Requirements Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
    Referrals 14

    Agency Details: St John Ambulance, Hanover Training Centre, Grey Bruce Huron Branch

    Office Phone 519-364-7004
    Toll Free Phone 1-800-337-4228
    Fax 519-364-7061
    E-Mail grey.bruce.huron@sja.ca
    Website www.sja.ca/en
    Address & Map
    316 5th St
    Hanover, ON
    Canada N4N 0A7
    Mailing Address 316 5th St 
    Hanover, ON 
    Canada N4N 0A7