Turn your compassion into action. Healthcare Volunteers Needed.

For 80 consecutive years, the president of the U.S. has recognized March as Red Cross Month to honor people giving back through our lifesaving mission which is powered by more than 90% volunteers.Our mission wouldnt be possible without these community heroes. During our annual Red Cross Month celebration in March, we invite you to turn your compassion into action.

Disaster Client Health Services Volunteer

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Disaster Health Services volunteers work in person before, during and/or after a disaster event (hurricane/wildfire/tornado/flood). Volunteers in this role provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands on care for shelter clients to include but not limited to assistance with activities of daily living, wound care, incontinence care, assistance with functional needs.
• Provide health education, health assessments and determination if a higher level of care is needed.
• Assist clients to replace medications, durable medical equipment or consumable medical supplies.
• Advocate for client needs with Disaster Health Services supervisor.
• Support maternal and child needs as necessary.
• Complete required virtual self-paced and instructor-led training required for the position (9 hours total).

Time Commitment

Locally Monthly shift calendar available to support local disaster responses. All volunteers are encouraged to sign up for a minimum of one shift per month.

Nationally Minimum 2 week commitment working 10- or 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Acurrent, unencumbered licensein at least one of the following professions:
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)*
  • Paramedic*
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
  • Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
  • Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Valid Drivers License (required for Divisional and National Deployments)
• Willing and able to volunteer in person in a disaster shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event
• Available to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 8 or 12 hours long)
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English

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Questions?Contact Alaina at [email protected].