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Equipment Retrieval Clerk

Position Title: Equipment Retrieval Clerk
Volunteer Role: Service Delivery
Department and/or Program: Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP)
Location: #3, 3300, 14 Avenue
Time Commitment: Minimum commitment of 6 months. Flexible shifts (minimum 3 hours) available Monday – Saturday, morning and afternoon. 

Purpose:

The Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) loans medical equipment to people in need on a short-term basis. The Equipment Retrieval Clerk will place calls to clients who have overdue HELP equipment or who need assistance with obtaining permanent/long-term equipment.

Reports to: HELP Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responds to telephone inquiries.
  • Refers clients to appropriate agency for permanent/long-term equipment.
  • Calls clients regarding equipment that is overdue.
  • Mails out postcards to clients with overdue or coming due equipment.
  • Enters information into database.
  • Assists with all functions of Health Equipment Loan Program as required.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Compassionate
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required.
  • Security Clearance Check

Required Training and Development Opportunities:

  • Training provided.
  • Introduction to the Red Cross & Red Crescent movement (mandatory for all volunteers).

Work Environment/Working Conditions:

  • Must enjoy working with people from varied backgrounds and have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Probationary Period: 3 months

    Applicants:

    Contact Sidney Bichotte, HELP Coordinator, at sidney.bichotte@redcross.ca for more information or to apply.

     

    Posted:  December 10, 2012

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