American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunity Disaster Health Services Associate

posted by P040511 on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 14:05

The American Red Cross

Disaster Health Services Associate Volunteers Needed: Be ready to help after a disaster! Due to predictions for an active hurricane and wildfire season and the complexities of COVID-19, the Red Cross will need thousands of volunteers to care for people when disasters strike. Train now to be a Red Cross Disaster Health Associate Volunteer so you can answer the call when your community needs it most!

Disaster Health Services Associate is a position to work in person, during an/or after a disaster event this hurricane/wildfire season. Volunteers in this role provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents as needed.

Disaster Health Services Associate duties/requirements include:

  • Assist with daily living, wound care, and functional needs.
  • Provide health education and helping to replace medications, durable equipment, and consumable supplies.
  • MUST HAVE an unencumbered license in medical field
  • Willing and able to volunteer in a COVID-19 environment before, during and/or after a disaster.
  • Have strong relationship building and communication skills along with availability to complete self-paced online training.

Time Commitment: Local: Minimum of 5 days working between 4 – 12 hours shifts; Beyond Region: Minimum of 14 days working between 8 – 12 hours shifts.

If interested, please apply by visiting www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

 

Closing Date (If Any): 
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
County: 
Statewide (No County)
Certification Level: 
Paramedic
Advanced EMT
EMT