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VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION
Please review before starting the application process.
SLIDE 2 Our History
- The Sisters of St. Joseph came to Hamilton
in 1854
- Working in railway sheds near the Hamilton
harbour, they risked their lives to care for the sick and poor
- In 1890 the Sisters moved closer to their vision of a modern and
progressive system of health care with the opening of a 25-bed hospital located on John Street.
- Today, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton has three campuses, a
staff of more than 4,000 and over 650 beds
- Over the course of 150 years of advances, the clinicians and
staff at St. Josephs Healthcare remember their history and their motto forever remains, It is an honour to serve our community.
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Our Identity
We are a Catholic hospital, owned and operated by the St. Joseph's Health System and committed to carrying out the healing mission of Jesus Christ. We are a university teaching hospital, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, sensitive care to our patients and their families and to achieving excellence in health care through our on-going commitment to education and research.
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Our Vision
On behalf of those we are privileged to serve, we will deliver an integrated high quality care experience, pursue and share knowledge, and respect our rich diversity, always remaining faithful to our Roman Catholic values and traditions.
SLIDE 5 Our Values
We commit ourselves to demonstrate in all that we undertake, the vision and values that inspired our Founders, the Sisters of St.
- Joseph. These are: Dignity, Respect, Service,
Justice, Responsibility and Enquiry.
SLIDE 6 Three Campuses
- Charlton Campus
- St. Joseph’s Hospital – Charlton Ave. East
- King Campus
- Ambulatory Centre - Stoney Creek – King Street
- West 5th Campus
- Mental Health hospital - on the Mountain –
West 5th
SLIDE 7 Why Volunteer at St. Joseph’s?
- Gain experience in a health care setting
- Network with staff and other volunteers
- Make a difference in your community
- Complete 40 hours of community service
- Career opportunities by gaining new skills
- Put your skills to good use
- Personal growth
- Get experience for scholarships
SLIDE 8 Our Expectations of Volunteers
- Volunteers must be 15 years old (18 at West 5th
Campus)
- You will commit a minimum of 50 hours
- Attend a minimum of one two hour shift each
week
- You will maintain regular attendance and be
punctual
- You will arrive in uniform and have a
professional appearance
Healthcare
SLIDE 9 Uniforms, Badges & Benefits
- Uniform and badge must be worn at all times
while on duty.
- There are three options for uniforms.
– Cost ranges from $20 - $30
- ID badges are provided at no cost.
- Volunteers receive free parking and drinks.
SLIDE 10 Volunteer Placements
Placement depends on a few factors:
Your schedule The placement area schedule Openings available
Do you need hours for school? Is it a prerequisite for advanced programs? Do you want experience? Do you have flexibility to meet our needs?
- 3. Your experience, interest and qualifications
SLIDE 11 Volunteers are an important part of the team at
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Our goals are: – To help comfort patients/clients – To assist throughout the hospital, including clinics and research – everywhere! – To raise funds to provide equipment for diagnosis, treatment and care
Volunteers at St. Joe’s
SLIDE 12 What do Volunteers do?
Direct Patient Support – Volunteers work directly with patients to provide support and assistance. Volunteers may provide:
- one-on-one visitsmeal-time assistance (tray set up
and menu completion)
- activity programs – Bingo, Yoga, Music, Crafts
- working with seniors to reduce delirium and
depression
- various other duties on inpatient units
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What do Volunteers do?
Indirect Patient Support – Patients and visitors appreciate the support of our volunteers at various entrances and in a variety of clinics. These volunteers assist with: wayfinding and escorting patients and families around the hospital providing instructions, reassurance and navigational support at the entrances to clinics and programs
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What do Volunteers do?
Retail Services – Volunteers support the day- to-day operations of a variety of retail outlets, including our Gift Shop, Convenience Store and Nevada ticket sales.
SLIDE 15 What do Volunteers do?
Research – St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is currently doing research in:
- clinical science
- mental health (including the Brain-Body Institute)
- Nephrology
- respirology (Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health)
- virology
Research is also performed in the areas of biostatistics, evaluative medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, women's health, and more.
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Completing the Application Package
SLIDE 17 Application Form - Front
contact means as possible
- Email addresses will
- nly be used by the
volunteer resources
updates and important information to volunteers
questions with as much info as possible
SLIDE 18 Application Form - Back
- Use the placement page in
the package to help you choose your placement interests
best for you and add times if possible
- Sign the first signature line
and date it
parents must sign for you to volunteer
SLIDE 19 Reference Letters
references and one must be professional.
accepted from family members.
letter of reference if it is no more than 5 years
staple it to this form.
SLIDE 20 Communicable Disease Record
your name, date of birth and phone number
practitioner must complete ALL fields for the TB testing. The results must be indicated in “mm induration”
SLIDE 21 Communicable Disease Record
- For your MMR you must provide one
- f the following:
- Proof of 2 dates of immunization
- Lab report from blood work
confirming you are immune
- For your Varicella you must provide
- ne of the following:
- Sign off from your doctor that
they have a record of past episode of Chicken Pox/Shingles
- Proof of 2 dates of immunization
- Lab report from blood work
confirming you are immune
SLIDE 22 What to do Next?
- Read the application form & make sure you
can commit to all of the requirements.
– Application Form – (2) Reference Forms – Pre-Placement Communicable Disease Form – Police Check (where applicable)
- Your start date will depend on how quickly
you complete all necessary paperwork, schedule an interview and attend an
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If you have further questions please contact us. Telephone: (905) 522-1155 ext. 31435 Email: voluntee@stjoes.ca
