VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.” View more comments from our clients and their family members Support frontline healthcare staff by delivering Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Toronto Volunteer Delivery Drivers deliver Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Personal Support Workers, Nurses or other frontline home healthcare staff at various locations in Toronto. Volunteer Delivery Drivers pick-up PPE from VHA and deliver it to designated staff between 9:00 a.m. –4:00p.m. Wednesday to Friday. The locations and times of each assignment depend upon the availability of each volunteer and the established delivery schedule. Purpose: This role ensures that healthcare staff receive resources that are required to support safety while providing essential healthcare services. Area Served: Toronto: Scarborough, North York, East York, York, and Toronto Schedule: Schedule to be determined and agreed by the volunteer in collaboration with the service coordinator, depending upon needed deliveries, delivery locations, schedule, & Volunteer availability Responsibilities Volunteer uses their own vehicle to pick up PPE from VHA Home HealthCare and deliver it to staff Volunteers are provided with a destination address, contact and phone number, and will deliver PPE packages to VHA staff ensuring that it is received Deliveries are ‘no contact’ and physical distancing is practiced VHA Staff load PPE into the vehicle at pick-up At the PPE delivery location, a staff supervisor may collect PPE from the volunteer’s vehicle Alternatively, volunteers deliver PPE to a location and stay on-site to distribute it to staff Skill Requirements / Qualifications Committed, Trustworthy, Reliable, Punctual, Friendly, Flexible, Independent, Safe Driver, Committed to safety, physical distancing & public health and infection prevention and control requirements Valid Driving License and good driving record – Driver Form & Waiver provided by VHA must be signed by volunteer Proof of valid driving license and insurance Time Commitment 4 hours per week (more if desired) between 9am-4pm Wednesday – Friday with specific days and times to be determined with each individual volunteer Volunteers may take as few or as many shifts per week as preferred Boundaries Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all information that you may have access to through your role, including but not limited to names, locations/ addresses, and telephone numbers Maintain physical distancing and adhere to all public health and infection prevention and control requirements Maintain vehicle in good working order Maintain valid vehicle/driver’s licenses and insurance Training, Support Online training prior to volunteering Ongoing support and communication with Coordinators/Supervisor Screening Process Orientation, Prescreening Interview 2 Supervisory References Driver Form, Policies, and Waiver Vulnerable Sector Screening (Level 3 Police Check), Working Conditions Driving own car, transporting PPE and essential goods Engagement with VHA staff and clients Outdoors, All weather conditions BENEFITS Volunteers are supported through orientation, training, (online and in person) meetings, workshops, seminars, and one-to-one support. Career-related experience. We provide an environment where volunteers are engaged, challenged & rewarded. Opportunities to meet new people. Develop social and professional networks. Build on your communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Gain valuable work experience to build your resume. Support your community. Enhance clients' lives and deliver life-changing supports and services. Reference letter upon request following 100 hours of volunteer service. Program Assistant or/Coordinator or/Supervisor will be available for feedback and support. Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply. “VHA’s team is full of amazing people who are compassionate and committed to supporting one another and to making care better for our clients and families.” - Kathryn Nichol, President and CEO, VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) At VHA, we offer you opportunities to advance your career with an industry-recognized leader in care that truly values its clients and its people. Visit our Careers website for more details. Internationally educated healthcare professionals have long been an important part of VHA’s workforce - hear from some of our staff and service providers about their experience. Since 1925, VHA Home HealthCare has lent a helping hand to people in the community. As a not-for-profit charitable organization, we support seniors, families, people with disabilities and those living with chronic or terminal illness to live as independently as possible. With close to 3,000 staff and service providers - including personal support workers, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, home support workers and office support staff - we provide services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to clients in their home and the community. At VHA, we’re passionate about the work we do, the impact we make, and about supporting our clients, communities, and each other. As a VHA team member you’ll do more than provide services to clients; you’ll build strong, long-lasting bonds and real relationships with our clients and their families. We offer high-quality, multilingual services in southern Ontario and our work environment focuses on supporting clients and staff through client-centered care, well-connected health care teams, and continual improvement. Our people are as diverse as the clients and communities we support and we value your unique talents. So, if you’re passionate about serving others and making a difference, you belong at VHA A Life-Changing Opportunity Providing better care to our clients and their families is what fuels us. And today we’re at the forefront. Through our community partnerships, innovation initiatives, and a focus on research and transformation, we are making an impact like never before. To support you and your goals, there are a range of full-time, part-time and casual positions at VHA with varying schedules to meet our clients’ needs and your own. We also try to give you an interesting mix of new and repeat clients so you can build relationships and enjoy variety. We know that our team members can provide their best care when their own needs are being met. Together, we are reimagining the future of health care. Reimagine your career with VHA. At VHA, we offer you opportunities to advance your career with an industry-recognized leader in care that truly values its clients and its people. We offer: The opportunity to join a leading charitable organization you can be proud of with over 95 years of experience providing high quality care. A stimulating, diverse, client and family-focused work environment with a variety of full-time and part time positions. We invest in our staff, offering continuous opportunities for learning, competitive compensation and paid orientation, a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program, and more. Eligible staff are also entitled to a pension plan and comprehensive benefits package. Best of all, we foster a supportive, and respectful team environment where we all thrive.
