Clerical Assistant
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| Organization Name: | Health Sciences Centre |
| Address: | MS208 - 820 Sherbrook Street Winnipeg MB R3A 1R9 |
| Website: | http://www.hsc.mb.ca |
| Organizational Description: | Volunteer Services is dedicated to improving patient care and the quality of life for patients, visitors and staff at the Health Sciences Centre. HSC Volunteers fill a variety of roles in adult patient care, the Children's Hospital, retail and food services, PsycHealth, Rehab Hospital etc. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | To provide HSC staff with administrative/clerical support. Tasks may include filing, chart assembly, patient-calling (appointment reminders), scanning and photocopying documents, printing, assembly of various info packets etc. Placements are across various HSC Clinics and Departments. Length of Commitment and Availability: - We require a consistent commitment of one regular 2-3 hours shift per week - A minimum of 6-month consistent commitment of volunteering - Schedule changes will need to be approved by your administrator - Must have weekday daytime availability Request for References: - Your assigned Volunteer Administrator must have suitable knowledge of volunteer's skills and abilities as required for the reference - All references are at the discretion of the Volunteer Administrator. Minimum 2 weeks' notice required - Verification or a statement of volunteer hours can be provided by the Volunteer Services Department |
| Skills Required: | Volunteers must be 18 years and older. -Computer skills/competency -Ability to type 30 wpm -Good telephone manner - 2022Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time - Comfortable kneeling, crouching, and or bending occasionally - Ability to maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards - Ability to safely hold and or carry equipment/files up to 20-40lbs - Ability to push carts with equipment - All volunteers must be immune to chicken pox as patients are particularly vulnerable to infections. If you are unsure, please ask your healthcare provider - Volunteer Services will complete a free Adult and Child Abuse Registry Check. Please note, this is an ongoing volunteer position. If you are interested in applying to volunteer at Health Sciences Centre (HSC) as a Clerical Office Assistant Volunteer, please complete the following: - Complete an HSC Volunteer Adult Application form online: https://hsc.mb.ca/careers/volunteers/opportunities/ - Send an email to volunteer@hsc.mb.ca verifying your full name, position you applied for and confirming you have completed the application online [PLEASE INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR THE CLERICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER POSITION IN YOUR EMAIL] - Should you be a successful candidate, Volunteer Services will be in contact to arrange an interview |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime You must have availability during daytime hours (morning and/or afternoon) on at least two weekdays. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Bus tickets Supervision Training/Orientation Parking |
| How to Apply: |
Online: hsc.mb.ca/careers/volunteers/opportunities/ |
| Closing Date: | Oct 1, 2023 |
