Dental Clinic Assist - St. James

Organization Details
Organization Name: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Community Health & Corporate Programs
Address: MS 208-820 Sherbrook Street
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
Description of Duties: -Welcome patients attending appointments, provide basic assistance with forms
-Inform and guide patients through online Canada Dental Benefit application
-Scanning and filing
Skills Required: -Previous experience in a clinic setting an asset
-Comfortable with approaching people from different cultures and backgrounds in a friendly, supportive manner
-Physically able to perform tasks, must be able to be on one's feet for 3 - 4 hours
-Ability to follow directions and keen attention to details
-Ability to understand, give direction and express oneself in English in a clear, concise manner
-Ability to lead people through a process
-Conscientious, calming
-Sensitive to diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
Skills Gained/Related Careers: Explore healthcare career opportunities while learning new skills. Provide a service to your community while enhancing healthcare services.
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment: Daytime
Successful applicants will be assigned one shift weekly, 9:00 to 12:00, between Monday and Friday with option to volunteer additional shifts. A minimum commitment of 6 months preferred.
Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Are fulfilling volunteer hours for credit
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Bus tickets
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply: Phone: 204-787-5078
Online: www.volgistics.com/od/56118/assignment/388/profile
Closing Date: Jul 31, 2023