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 quick 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 professional development

Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

Job Type
Full Time

Hours
37.5 hours per week; due to the nature of this position applicants must be flexible to work additional and varied hours as required.

Vacancy Type
Replacement Vacancy

Union
Non-Union

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