• Assistant: provides assistance and support at the blood pressure clinic
  
• Service Provider: checks and monitors participants’ blood pressure
• set up and take down the clinic area as required
• complete initial information form(s)
• check and record participants’ blood pressure
• refer at risk participants to appropriate health care professional and document in client’s file / record
• provide participant with updated personal record
• educate and provide reassurance about blood pressure as appropriate
• arrange for a replacement if you are unable to fulfill your scheduled shift and inform appropriate staff member
• complete and submit attendance record

Note: Service providers must have a current or past registration in good standing with a recognized provincial College of Nursing or equivalent, which must be verified annually.

• Assistant: assists the diner's club convenor
  
• Convenor: coordinates and facilitates diner’s club
• plan and promote the diner's club
• arrange transportation for participants with registered drivers as needed
• take attendance and record new participant information
• collect participant fees
• ensure payment of meal provider
• encourage social interaction among participants
• assist with meal service and clean up

• Receptionist: provides reception and clinical support
• Service Provider: provides basic foot care
• set up and take down clinic and reception area as required
• welcome clients, and confirm and schedule appointments
• manage and record cash transactions
• complete initial and ongoing assessment of client health status
• refer at risk clients to appropriate health care professional and document in client’s file / record
• provide basic foot care and document in client file
• ensure all equipment is sanitized before and after providing service
• practice Standard Precautions and Infection Control Procedures

Note: Service providers must have a current or past registration in good standing with a recognized provincial College of Nursing or equivalent, which must be verified annually. Specialized foot care training and / or experience is an asset.

• By Telephone: provides social interaction over the telephone
• In Home: provides face to face social interaction
• call / visit on a regular basis, preferable once per week
• call the client if expected to be late or are unable to make arranged visit / call

• Assists with fundraising activities
• assist with the organization and / or implementation of events. Duties may include: soliciting donations, selling tickets, distributing promotional materials, handling of cash, recognition of contributors

• Home Maintenance is provided by Brokered Workers. While workers receive fees for service, this is not the primary purpose of the program. A worker is not an employee of Community Care.
• home maintenance may include: snow removal, lawn maintenance, minor repairs, etc
• collect fees within the approved range

• Home Making is provided by Brokered Workers. While workers receive fees for service, this is not the primary purpose of the program. A worker is not an employee of Community Care.
• home making may include: light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, etc
• collect fees within the approved range

• Prepares basic income tax returns for individuals on a fixed income
• attend annual Canada Revenue Agency training course offered through Community Care
• complete returns accurately
• ensure the safe keeping and confidentiality of documents
• decline inappropriate / complex returns

• Assistant: provides support to meals on wheels drivers / runners
• set out, clean and put away thermal bags
• administrative support, which includes: providing special instructions, checking and recording freezer temperatures, filling walk in orders, handling cash, and keeping records
• County Convenor: coordinates the provision of frozen meals
• act as a liaison between volunteers and staff regarding unusual client conditions, concerns or changes
• duties may include: calling clients each month for orders, preparing and submitting orders, ensuring the pickup, delivery and payment of meals, and handling cash
• Driver / Runner: delivers meals
• pick up bags, route sheets and meals, and deliver to clients
• collect and record payment as needed
• observe and monitor clients' well-being and report concerns to a staff member
• report any unusual client conditions, concerns or changes to the Meals on Wheels Assistant or a staff member
• Route Convenor: schedules drivers / runners to deliver hot and frozen meals in the City of Peterborough
• ensure drivers / runners are scheduled for the route(s)
• act as a liaison between volunteers and staff regarding scheduling changes, concerns or problems

• Manages the medical equipment loan cupboard
• maintain records and inventory, following up when necessary
• organize loan cupboard area
• follow the guidelines as set by the Agency’s Joint Health and Safety Committee

• Convenor: coordinates the operation of the New to You store
• Sales Person: assists with sales in the New to You store
• assist with advertising, planning and promoting
• follow the guidelines as set by the Agency’s Joint Health and Safety Committee
• accept, sort, display and store New to You items
• maintain a safe, neat clothing area

• Assists with the day to day operation of the office
• provide information and referral to the community
• may include: greeting, answering phones, retrieving messages, accepting / scheduling requests for meals, transportation and clinics, telephone reassurance calls, filing, photocopying, preparing outgoing mail, shredding, computer assignments, and assisting with clerical functions

• Technician installs and maintains Personal Distress Alarms
• install and test Personal Distress Alarm in client’s home
• demonstrate Personal Distress Alarm and review testing procedure with client
• perform maintenance and battery changes as required
• complete and submit all necessary paperwork and fees as soon as possible
• clean and test returned units
• basic mechanical/electrical skills an asset

• Role of the Committee:
• To provide leadership and support to Community Care local offices
• To identify gaps in support services in the area served and make recommendations through the Board Liaison
• To ensure that services provided in the community are maintained and enhanced
• To support staff in their duties
• Chair: leads and supports the work of the Committee
• Member: participates in the work of the Committee
• understanding of service activity, financial functions and budget process
• support and assist with fundraising activities
• be familiar with policies and procedures of the Agency
• attend Agency Days and Annual General Meetings
• represent Community Care at public functions and agency events as requested
• be familiar with all Community Care services
• regular attendance at meetings and training opportunities
• support and assist with fundraising activities
• expertise and / or knowledge in administration, finance, program / volunteer development, public relations or fundraising is an asset

• Provides a telephone call for reassurance of client’s well being
• call client(s) at assigned time
• document each call
• if client is not reached within two hours of arranged time, notify staff member immediately