Support Assistant

Organization Details
Organization Name: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Community Health & Corporate Programs
Address: Winnipeg MB  R3A 1R9
Website: https://wrha.mb.ca/volunteer-services/
Organizational Description: The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority's (WRHA) Community Health and Corporate Services Volunteer Program provides meaningful public engagement, develops effective partnerships, mobilizes appropriate volunteer and community resources, supports a positive working environment and enhances the WRHA's capacity to support and deliver quality services.

Volunteers are placed in the community, supporting a variety of programs within Public Health, Primary Care and Corporate.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5248
   
Description of Duties:

Provide supportive assistance to Home Care and Public Health Admin teams in the Downtown and Point Douglas Community areas.


1. Assembling blank charts for nursing clients


2. Assisting with special projects related to files


3. Replenish supplies


4. Assemble packages/supply kits

   
Skills Required:

  1. Previous experience and confidence in providing administrative/personal assistant support preferred.

  2. Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.

  3. Physically able to perform tasks. This includes but is not limited to the following: manual dexterity, ability to bend down to file materials into cabinets, ability to operate photocopier, strength to carry loads of files/printed materials up to 10lbs and/or push a cart for transporting heavier loads as needed.

  4. Organized, conscientious and able to pay attention to detail.

  5. Able to understand, take direction and express oneself in English in a clear, concise manner

  6. Must respect the WRHA policies on confidentiality and dress code

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Opportunity to learn new skills, explore careers, gain experience in a health and social service office environment and make a personal contribution to health care.

   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime
Flexible Hours

Shift is once a week, for 4 hours between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm (times can be flexible) between Monday and Friday. This role will rotate between 4 community health offices located downtown Winnipeg and Point Douglas areas.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Downtown
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Bus tickets
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply: Online: wrha.mb.ca/volunteer-services/applicants-over-18/
Closing Date: May 15, 2024