About the role
Job type: Volunteer
Hours: Weekends/Weekdays (1-2 shifts per week)
Position Summary:
Provide companionship and social stimulation to assigned patients.
Responsibilities:
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Greet and introduce yourself to your assigned patient for the day.
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Spend quality time engaging in friendly conversation, listening to stories, or simply being a supportive presence.
-
Read aloud from newspapers, magazines, or books if requested.
-
Play simple games, puzzles, or card activities that the patient enjoys.
-
Accompany patients on short walks in approved areas (hallways, garden, common room) if permitted by staff.
-
Share hobbies or light activities, such as drawing, knitting, or listening to music.
-
Assist patients with setting up a phone or tablet for a video call with family (if comfortable).
-
Provide emotional support by showing empathy and patience during interactions.
-
Observe and report any concerns about the patient’s well-being, mood, or safety to the nursing staff.
-
Respect patient confidentiality, cultural backgrounds, and personal boundaries always.
Qualifications:
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Age requirements – 16 and above
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Always maintain confidentiality, respect, and professionalism.
-
A drive to succeed personally and to support team success.
-
Attention to detail.
-
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others.
-
A compassionate and friendly approach.
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.
Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All-Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-center healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.
LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.
We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.
LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.
About the role
Job type: Volunteer
Hours: Weekends/Weekdays (1-2 shifts per week)
Position Summary:
Provide companionship and social stimulation to assigned patients.
Responsibilities:
-
Greet and introduce yourself to your assigned patient for the day.
-
Spend quality time engaging in friendly conversation, listening to stories, or simply being a supportive presence.
-
Read aloud from newspapers, magazines, or books if requested.
-
Play simple games, puzzles, or card activities that the patient enjoys.
-
Accompany patients on short walks in approved areas (hallways, garden, common room) if permitted by staff.
-
Share hobbies or light activities, such as drawing, knitting, or listening to music.
-
Assist patients with setting up a phone or tablet for a video call with family (if comfortable).
-
Provide emotional support by showing empathy and patience during interactions.
-
Observe and report any concerns about the patient’s well-being, mood, or safety to the nursing staff.
-
Respect patient confidentiality, cultural backgrounds, and personal boundaries always.
Qualifications:
-
Age requirements – 16 and above
-
Always maintain confidentiality, respect, and professionalism.
-
A drive to succeed personally and to support team success.
-
Attention to detail.
-
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others.
-
A compassionate and friendly approach.
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.
Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All-Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-center healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.
LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.
We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.
LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.