This list is a sample of the positions that may be available when you come for your interview. Some positions have age restrictions and some have specific time commitments. At your interview, we will determine if there is a position available that benefits both you and the hospital.

The initials CCCR indicate a position in the new Centre for Continuing Care and Rehabilitation.

ADULT DAY PROGRAM You may work with small group or 1 to 1 activities with adults with acquired brain injuries, Alzheimer’s, communication disorders or physical disabilities YORK DURHAM APHASIA PROGRAM You will assist with small group activities with adult patients only – 4 month commitment required, additional orientation time required by York Durham Aphasia CCCR – LEVELS 1& 3 In the Centre for Continuing Care and Rehabilitation, you will be assisting our patients and staff in one of the following areas:    CCCR Activity Volunteer    CCCR Hairdresser Escort    CCCR Level 1 Dining Room Assistant    CCCR Level 3 Dining Room Assistant    CCCR Music Program Assistant    CCCR Palliative Care Volunteer    CCCR Friendly Visitor    CCCR Nutrition Assistant PET THERAPY All of our pet therapy volunteers are certified through the St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dog Course. For more information on how to enroll you dog, please contact St. John’s Ambulance directly. After your graduation, we would love to have you volunteering at York Central Hospital. INFORMATION DESK & ESCORTING There are two information desks, one located in the Main Lobby and one in the CCCR Lobby. Escorts are dispatched throughout the hospital via the Main Lobby to deliver flowers, paper, specimens, blood work and escort patients and visitors. DIALYSIS Dialysis Exercise Program Volunteer Dialysis Meet & Greet Patient Escort Dialysis Program Nutrition Volunteer – reserved for Nutrition Students Dialysis Program Office Volunteer DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING    DI-Film Library Volunteer – pulling and filing of xray films    DI-Mammography Phoning – phone patients to remind them of their appointments    DI-Mammography Waiting Room Volunteer    DI-MRI Waiting Room Volunteer    DI-Ultrasound Waiting Room Volunteer EMERGENCY MEDICINE PROGRAM The emergency department is a hectic place that requires a mature volunteer (university students and adults only) to make at least a one year commitment. The role of the volunteer is to be liaison in the waiting room. There is a variety of hours available from early morning to late at night. EXTENDICARE Extendicare is located on the 4th and 5th floors of the CCCR Building. Although it is a separate nursing home, hospital volunteers are used to assist residents and staff in the following areas:    Extendicare Activity Program Assistant    Extendicare Fitness Program Assistant – reserved for Physio and Kinesiology Students    Extendicare Falls Prevention Program Assistant    Extendicare Friendly Visitor    Extendicare Mealtime Assistant GIFT SHOP The White Rose Gift Shop is operated by the Volunteer Association of York Central Hospital and all proceeds are donated to the Hospital. Positions are available as a sales associate, buyer or knitter. HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES    HIS- Clerical    HIS-Transcription Filing MEDICINE PROGRAM    Medicine Program Critical Care Liaison    Medicine Program Chemo Clinic Volunteer    Medicine Program Diabetes Education Clinic – located at Jacob Keffer Site MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM Shaw Clinic Clerical Volunteer – located at Jacob Keffer Site PHARMACY Pharmacy Escort Pharmacy Office Clerical Volunteer PROCUREMENT SERVICES Purchasing – Receiving Escort SPIRITUAL CARE Sunday Service Escort SURGERY & AMBULATORY CARE PROGRAM Volunteers are placed in clinic waiting rooms to work as liaison between the patients and the staff. Volunteers also work in surgical areas providing clerical support.    Surgery 4 East Short Stay    Surgery 5N Chart Assembly    Surgery Program 3South Clerical Volunteer    Surgery Program Fracture Clinic Waiting Room Liaison    Surgery Program 3South Waiting Room Liaison    Surgery Program Post Anesthetic Care Liaison    Surgery Program Plastics Clinic Waiting Room Liaison    Surgery Program Post-Op Escort    Surgery Program Pre-Op Escort    Surgery Program OR Scheduling Clerical    Surgery Program Urology Clinic Waiting Room Liaison THE VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION The Volunteer Association requires volunteers to assist with its committees and fundraising activities. Regular activities include Lottery and Baby Photography. The Volunteer Association frequently requires assistance with special fundraising events. CARDIAC REHAB. PROGRAM – located at the Jacob Keffer Site    Cardiac Rehab Nutrition Volunteer    Cardiac Exercise Program Volunteer PHYSIOTHERAPY Physiotherapy Volunteer Assistant – reserved for physio or kinesiology students Rehab Office Clerical Volunteer CLERICAL POSITIONS The hospital utilizes volunteers in several different departments to assist with clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, faxing and phoning. Departments include:    Administration    Client Liaison    Finance    Human Resources    Discharge Planning    Food Services     Foundation    Human Resources    Occupational Health    Infection Control    Public Affairs    Volunteer & Community Resources Volunteering at York Central Hospital is a dynamic, fast paced, interesting opportunity. New positions are always being created and vacancies change daily. At your interview, you may discover a position that is not on this list. New challenges await anyone interested in volunteering at York Central Hospital.

For further questions about student and adult volunteer opportunities contact Volunteer and Community Resources at (905) 883-1212 ext. 2057 or e-mail us at volunteers@yorkcentral.on.ca