Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Saint Elizabeth is looking for a student who is passionate about community engagement to support and amplify our social impact programs. If you are passionate about societal issues, love writing, community engagement support, enjoy organization, administrative tasks and planning innovative engagement events, and are committed to bringing hope and happiness through strategies that inspire positive change, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

The position is responsible for supporting internal and external communications, planning, implementing, and monitoring community engagement and volunteer recruitment events. The Community Engagement & Social Impact Assistant will support the Community Engagement & Communications Specialist and Volunteer Services Manager to help to grow and update all Foundation branding, public communications such as newsletters and campaigns, as well as support our online identity through our website and social media. The Community Engagement & Social Impact Assistant will also support assigned administrative tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Thorough understanding of WHMIS requirements and training
• Good understanding of healthcare Infection Controls Practices and Procedures
• Ability to set and adjust priorities and organize work in response to hospice needs
• Ability to work closely with hospice staff including ability to accept assignments, delegation requests and follow instructions
• Ability to organize programming
• Ability to navigate social services
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, volunteers, and the hospice staff, both verbal and written
• Passion for hospitality, meal planning, and organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Ability to engage community, organize and recruit volunteers

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise that shares its knowledge, provides the best care, and helps each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. Established in 1908 by four pioneering nurses, we have worked with purpose for more than a century to bring hope and happiness, and forever impact how people live and age at home. Today, our 8,000+ team members nationwide provide care in more places and ways than ever before, bringing health to life for over 20,000 Canadians every day. SE Health is honoured to be a three-time recipient of the Canada Order of Excellence and one of Forbes\xe2\x80\x99 Best Employers for 2020.

SE Health is monitoring the global COVID-19 pandemic closely and following all public health directives, including recommendations from the World Health Organization, Government of Canada, and federal and provincial health authorities. Our top priority is the health and safety of our clients, their families and our staff.

Please note that due to the unprecedented circumstance of the Global Pandemic and the resultant public health crisis; and in the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition Team at at your earliest convenience.

Saint Elizabeth Health Care