VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION Please review before starting the application process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three Campuses • Charlton Campus • St. Joseph ’ s Hospital – Charlton Ave. East • King Campus • Ambulatory Centre - Stoney Creek – King Street • West 5 th Campus • Mental Health hospital - on the Mountain – West 5 th
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
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 St. Joseph’s Healthcare
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.
Volunteer Placements Placement depends on a few factors: 1. Schedule Your schedule The placement area schedule Openings available 2. Your Personal Goals 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
Volunteers at St. Joe’s 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
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
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
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.
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.
Completing the Application Package
Application Form - Front • Please include as many contact means as possible • Email addresses will only be used by the volunteer resources office to communicate updates and important information to volunteers • Fill out the three questions with as much info as possible
Application Form - Back • Use the placement page in the package to help you choose your placement interests • Include what days work best for you and add times if possible • Sign the first signature line and date it • If you are under 18, you parents must sign for you to volunteer
Reference Letters • You must have two references and one must be professional. • No references will be accepted from family members. • You can submit a written letter of reference if it is no more than 5 years old, but you need to staple it to this form.
Communicable Disease Record • Ensure that you include your name, date of birth and phone number • Your healthcare practitioner must complete ALL fields for the TB testing. The results must be indicated in “mm induration”
Communicable Disease Record • For your MMR you must provide one of the following: • Proof of 2 dates of immunization • Lab report from blood work confirming you are immune • For your Varicella you must provide one 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
What to do Next? • Read the application form & make sure you can commit to all of the requirements. • Complete and submit: – 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 orientation
If you have further questions please contact us. Telephone: (905) 522-1155 ext. 31435 Email: voluntee@stjoes.ca
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