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Healthcare Heroes Assemble! Health Professionals needed to provide care during disasters
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross Central California Region
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Are you a licensed healthcare professional? The Red Cross needs you to help provide healthcare to residents displaced by disasters.
Due to an active wildfire season, the Red Cross needs thousands of volunteers to care for people when disasters strike.
What is this role?
We need volunteers who can work in emergency shelters to help assess people's health and provide hands-on care in alignment with their professional medical licensure. We also need volunteers who can provide care as delegated by a licensed nurse in shelters; this could include assisting with activities of daily living, personal assistance services, providing health education, and helping to replace medications, durable medical equipment, or consumable medical supplies.
Daily observation and general health screening among shelter residents may also be required. We have both associate and supervisory-level opportunities available. This role is for you if you are an RN, LPN, LVN, APRN, NP, EMT, paramedic, MD/DO, or PA with an active, current, and unencumbered license. Ancillary roles are available locally for Certified Nursing Assistants, Certified Home Health Aides, student nurses, and medical students. RNs supervise all clinical tasks.
Why is the role important?
Our wildfire shelter response teams are there to provide care and comfort to our communities while displaced during disasters. Natural disasters can strike at any moment, and we are working to prepare our communities in case that happens.
Requirements:
- Have an active license in one of the following: Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Ability to complete online training - 6 hours
- Attend one shelter team update virtual meeting per month
Ready to Make a Difference? Here's How to Get Started!
- Go tohttps://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=74700&h=158&p=1359660 to complete our online application. It takes less than 10 minutes!
- A member of our team will get in touch. Taking the time for a personal conversation enables us to match you with a role that will be both meaningful and enjoyable.
- We'll provide all necessary training to ensure you can be successful in your volunteer role.
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About American Red Cross Central California Region
Location:
1300 W. Shaw Ave., Ste. 4B, Fresno, CA 93711, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Types of volunteer opportunities may include:
Boots on the Ground -- Your role could be to respond to home fires and other emergencies in your community, conduct in-home smoke alarm installations, or working in a wildfire shelter providing safe accommodations.
Instructor/Presenter positions to deliver education programs focused on preparedness, disasters and how to "Be Red Cross Ready" to adults and youth.
Working behind the Scenes positions include Keep the Red Cross Running -- Your role could be administrative/office support, scheduling shifts for your fellow volunteers, or logistics management to ensure disaster relief operations have the necessary supplies and equipment.
Lead the Way -- "Leadership" volunteers guide our efforts, inspire our volunteers and hold us accountable to the highest standards. Your role could be to lead a small team of fellow volunteers, act as an advisor to a Red Cross Club for youth, or support local Red Cross services by joining an advisory board or the Board of Directors.
Tell the Red Cross Story -- Communications & Outreach volunteers educate the public about Red Cross services and stories in your community. By getting our message out, you'll educate people in need about how we can help, while attracting volunteers and donors to the mission.
You can make a difference today at by becoming a volunteer at redcross.org/volunteer
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Disaster Relief,
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
836 Calle PlanoCamarillo, CA 93012
(34.198627 ,-119.007576 )
DATE POSTED
November 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Nursing
- Physician
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Psychology
- Spiritual Healing
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- During non-disaster times, one meeting a month to stay current. During disaster times, shifts vary.
- A current, unencumbered medical license in at least one of the following professions: Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse Licensed Vocational Nurse Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Medical Doctor Physician Assistant