Sinai Health is looking for a Coordinator, Maximizing Aging Using Volunteer Engagement (MAUVE) to support the Volunteer Resources department. The MAUVE Coordinator will support the MAUVE Program by utilizing their expertise in geriatrics, training and assessment. Working closely with Elder Life Specialist, the Care Team on the inpatient nursing units, Volunteers and our Geriatrics patients, the MAUVE Coordinator must possess sound organizational and communication skills in a fast paced environment.
In this role you will: Be onsite at Mount Sinai Hospital with occasional travel to Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital site
Support MAUVE volunteers and co-op students by providing appropriate strategies and hands-on interventions as needed
Provide MAUVE specific training and shadowing to volunteers
Conduct referral and enroll patients in the program to create targeted patient-centred interventions
Create new opportunities for volunteers to support patient stimulation (e.g. ball-toss where patients can practice hand-eye coordination and muscle movement)
Attend nursing huddles and provide support to volunteers on shift; speaking with care team to gather potential patient referrals to enrol in the program, visiting patients, completing referral form and updating the MAUVE binder in a timely manner
Create opportunities and/or participate in special events related to seasonal holidays
Support with specialty visits such as pet, music, art and more
Support with refills, supplies, storage organization, and general program upkeep
Act as liaison between internal stakeholders, volunteers, and Volunteer Resources team to provide best practice patient care
Answer emails,



phone calls and inquiries from volunteers and our internal stakeholders in a timely manner
Complete administrative duties as needed
Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required
Job Requirements: Mandatory Successful completion of a degree or diploma in Recreation and Gerontology or a related field from an accredited education
Minimum 2 years of experience in a related role
Minimum 1 year experience supervising, mentoring or leading volunteers, co-op students or staff
Preferred Gentle Persuasive Approach, Validation, Montessori Methods/DementiAbility, P.I.E.C.E.S., and U-First! training
Experience in a health care setting
Skills and Knowledge Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and changing priorities (moved to the first point)
Knowledge and experience planning, developing, running and evaluating programs of all sizes preferably in a geriatric setting
Ability to facilitate one-on-one, small, and large small group activities and discussions, as well as develop and deliver training and make presentations
Ability to delegate tasks and provide feedback to volunteers and co-op students in a timely manner
Proven leadership and experience supporting a broad range of patients and team members
Exceptional interpersonal, relationship building, diplomacy and conflict management skills to interact effectively with all stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Demonstrated commitment to career development
Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

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📌 Coordinator, Maximizing Aging Using Volunteer Engagement (MAUVE) (Ontario)
🏢 Sinai Health
📍 Ontario