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Disaster Health Services Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross / Northwest Region
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The role of the volunteer is to provide health-related services and secure resources to meet the health needs of people affected by disaster. They provide emergency and preventive health services to disaster victims and to Red Cross Disaster Services staff and volunteers assigned to provide disaster relief services. These volunteers must have an active, Washington State medical license.
As a Health Services volunteer you may be asked to do any of the following:
- Provide informal client assessment and triage
- Replace medicines and other medical supplies
- Provide care within volunteers scope of practice
Volunteers interested in this role must have a current Washington State license or certification as a RN, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, EMT, or Physician (MD/DO). Certified Nursing Asst. (CNA) can volunteer within WA State under the on-site supervision of an RN but they cannot be deployed outside of Washington State.
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About American Red Cross / Northwest Region
Location:
1900 25th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98114, 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
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether itﾒs one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
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1900 25th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
DATE POSTED
December 11, 2017
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- A minimum of a six month commitment
- Volunteers must already possess an active, Washington State medical license.