Support for daily check-in calls
I'm Interested| Volunteer Position Name / Role: | Support for daily check-in calls |
| Date Posted: | Wednesday, March 31, 2021 |
| Organization Name: | TeleCheck |
| Organization Contact: |
Jennifer McCallum 519-217-5640 jmccallum@headwatershealth.ca |
| Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: |
If you are someone who wants to support adults aged 55+ in Dufferin County! If you are someone who wants to share your skills! If you are someone who wants to develop your skills! Gain a valuable work reference!. TeleCheck offers excellent communication training! You make a difference in the lives of adults 55+ |
| Type of Organization: | Seniors Service |
| More Info Link: | https://www.headwatershealth.ca/Areas-of-Care/TeleCheck |
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| Duties / Roles / Activities: |
We have two shifts 8 am – 12 pm and 3:00 – 7:00 p.m and place calls 365 days a year. Working with a team of volunteers and staff, to deliver the daily scheduled telephone calls to adults aged 55+ registered for a a daily check-in ensuring their well-being, safety, and linking them with support when required. |
| Sample Tasks: | From the TeleCheck office at 25 Centennial Road, Unit#1, Orangeville, (or remote during COVID-19) you will work in a team environment, providing a friendly call to registered adults aged 55+ and caregivers. If there is a concern, you will refer the call to staff to support. Prepare brief and confidential documentation on a computerized data base to demonstrate call was completed/placed to TeleCheck client. |
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| Seasonal: | All Year |
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| Wheelchair Accessibility: | Yes |
| Can be used toward '40 Hours' for Highschool Graduation (OSSD): | No |
| Does this opportunity relate to COVID-19: | Yes |
| Commitment Length / Duration: | Moderate Term (3 months to 1 year) |
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| Transportation: | Own Transportation Required |
| Expires: |
Expired Saturday, December 31, 2022
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| Skills / Experience: | Empathy, compassion, caring and friendly. Ability to engage others, be non-judgmental and keep confidentiality. Minimal computer skills. |