Mauve Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Sinai Health

Sinai Health
Sinai Health
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Toronto, Canada

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Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre and a trailblazer for integrated care across the health continuum.

Our fusion of science, innovation, care and learning has earned us international, national and provincial leadership for unique programs and compassionate care.

Since 2015, Sinai Health has delivered excellent care in hospital, community and home.

Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the LunenfeldTanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope.

To support us on our journey, Sinai Health System is looking for an MAUVE Coordinator to support the Volunteer Resources department.


The MAUVE Coordinator will support the Maximizing Aging Using Volunteer Engagement (MAUVE) Program by utilizing their expertise in geriatrics, training and assessment.

Working closely with Elder Life Specialist, the Care Team on the inpatient nursing units, Volunteers and our Geriatrics patients, the MAUVE Coordinator must possess sound organizational and communication skills in a fast paced environment.


Responsibilities:


  • Onsite at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital with occasional travel to Mount Sinai Hospital site
  • Support MAUVE volunteers and coop students by providing appropriate strategies and handson interventions as needed
  • Provide MAUVE specific training and shadowing to volunteers
  • Conducts referral and enrol patients in the program to create targeted patientcentred interventions
  • Create new opportunities for volunteers to support patient stimulation (e.g. balltoss where patients can practice handeye coordination and muscle movement)
  • Attend nursing huddles and provide support to volunteers on shift; speaking with care team to gather potential patient referrals to enrol in the program, visiting patients, completing referral form and updating the MAUVE binder in a timely manner.
  • Act as liaison between internal stakeholders, volunteers, and Volunteer Resources team to provide best practice patient care
  • Assist in administrative duties as needed
  • Other duties as assigned


  • Job Requirements

  • Successful completion of a degree, or diploma in Recreation and Gerontology or a related field from an accredited educational institution
  • Gentle Persuasive Approach, Validation, Montessori Methods/DementiAbility, U-First, P.I.E.C.E.S., training all considered assets
  • Minimum two years of current related experience, preferably in a health care setting
  • Knowledge and experience planning, developing, running and evaluating programs of all sizes preferably in a geriatric setting
  • Ability to facilitate oneonone, small, and large small group activities and discussions, as well as develop and deliver training and make presentations
  • Ability to delegate tasks and provide feedback to volunteers and coop students in a timely manner
  • Proven leadership and experience supporting a broad range of patients and team members
  • Exceptional interpersonal, relationship building, diplomacy and conflict management skills to interact effectively with all stakeholders
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and changing priorities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development
  • Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
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