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Patient Care
You don't have to be royalty or a hollywood celebrity
to stand out in the crowd. All it takes is the desire and the
dedication to help other people. That's what being a member of the St.
John Ambulance Patient Care is all about. Our Patient Care
Providers are a dedicated group of volunteers made up of people like
you who want to serve their community in an important and unique
way. These members volunteer their time to learn First Aid/CPR
techniques and use these life-saving skills to help others.
As a member of the Patient Care programme you will
provide volunteer services at a variety of public events such as
parades, hockey games, concerts and cultural events. You will be
trained as a top-notch first aider and your distinctive black and white
uniform will tell the world that when someone needs help, you'll be
there!
Being a Patient Care member isn't always easy but
those who belong to this unique group of volunteers agree that it is
always rewarding and always fun!
In addition to your duties as a patient care
provider, the program offers the opportunity to gain
valuable experience in the areas of leadership, communication and
interpersonal skills.
While St. John Ambulance has its roots in
Christianity today's volunteers and resources are welcomed from all
members of our multicultural community. Our mission in Canada is to
enable Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life,
by providing training and community service.
Questions
and Answers about our Patient Care program
1.
What is St. John Ambulance?
The oldest charitable organization in the World.
We provide a variety of services in our community.
2.
Why is the service provided by St. John Ambulance so valuable?
St. John Ambulance trains volunteers to provide
on-scene basic life support until emergency services arrive. St. John
Ambulance may be called upon to help at disasters. ie: floods,
evacuations and major accidents.
3.
How would I be trained?
When you join St. John, you must have a valid First
Aid & CPR certificate. While you are with St. John we
will
help you to maintain your First Aid/CPR skills and to prepare you
for more advanced first aid training. You are
required to attend weekly training meetings.
4.
What kinds of events will I be asked to attend?
K-W St. John Ambulance members provide first
aid coverage at community events including: Kitchener Ranger hockey
games, parades, picnics, COE, track and field events, home shows, and
sports tournaments just to name a few.
5.
What would I be expected to do while at an event?
Perform first aid to persons who are ill or injured
and complete all necessary documentation.
6.
What kind of support will I have while on an event?
You will be paired with another adult volunteer or you
may be
assisted by someone from our Youth program.
7.
Why do St. John members wear a uniform?
A uniform is easily recognizable in an emergency.
8.
What would I get out of being a member of St. John?
You will be making a valuable contribution to your
community. You will improve your knowledge and ability to perform
First aid/CPR. You will have the opportunity to meet new and
interesting people. And it's a great place to explore career
opportunities too. Call our office today to learn more about how
you can become involved in this program.
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