CMERLS: Warehouse Assistant

Position

Warehouse Assistant

Program / Project

Children’s Medical Equipment Loans

Description

• To clean equipment in accordance with Red Cross cleaning standards and use universal precautions with handing equipment.
• May do some equipment assessment & repair under the supervision of Lead Technician.
• May be required to research specifics of medical, therapeutic, recreational and educational equipment and copy technical and user manuals.
• Transport equipment to appropriate holding area.

Duration

On-going position

Time Commitment

Minimum 4 hours per week

When

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Location

Canadian Red Cross Office 3400 Lake City Way, Burnaby, BC

Qualifications

Ability to work independently

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to follow specific instructions
• Grade 10 completion
• Able to complete on line computer courses.

Language Required

Good communication skills in English.  Other languages are an asset.

Other Requirements

• Vulnerable sector Criminal record check required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Training & Meetings

• On job training and online training in Cleaning Standards and WHMIS.
• Introduction to Red Cross
• First Aid training and other trainings may be offered.

Benefits to Volunteer

An opportunity to develop knowledge of a wide variety of medical equipment and to learn some technical skills in regard to equipment assembly and operation.

Application & Interview Process

Please download and complete the following forms:

• Volunteer Application Form (PDF, 593 KB)
• Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF, 16KB)

Applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Application Deadline

On-going

Contact

Patricia Barrett

Telephone

604-709-6685   Please apply by email or fax.   Fax 604-709-6688

E-mail

pbarrett@redcross.ca