Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary

We are committed to providing volunteer services and raising funds to enhance the quality of healthcare on the Sunshine Coast. We raise money for healthcare on the coast, but we do so much more: Operate the loan cupboard at Sechelt Hospital. Operate the gift store at Sechelt Hospital. Operate the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Store. Provide care and comfort services to the residents of Totem Lodge, Shorncliffe and Sechelt Hospital 2nd Floor-South extended care facilities. Knit caps for every new born baby at Sechelt Hospital. Hold birthday parties for residents of Totem/Shorncliffe. Provide hair care services for Totem/Shorncliffe residents. Fund training for extended care staff and volunteers. Provide hanging baskets and bedding plants for Shorncliffe/Totem gardens. Make worry dolls for children in the hospital. Sponsor a program for junior volunteers where they have the opportunity to work alongside health care professionals. Helps youth to evaluate what it would be like to have a health care career, and a great many follow through with thisambition.Volunteer hours are often required on applications for post secondary education. Send local junior volunteers to participate in BCAHA youth conferences. Provide bursaries every year for Grade 12 graduates who are entering a health care program. Memorial funds are often directed as bursaries for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students who are pursuing health care careers. Our junior volunteers are always considered when making bursary decisions.

What we do for the Sunshine Coast Enhance dollars spent on healthcare by purchasing much needed equipment and services for the care and comfort of patients. Support the British Columbia Association for Health Care Auxiliaries (BCAHA) through membership. Participate in BCAHA conferences and meetings where we learn from others and share our successes. Host Lower Mainland Area conferences on the Sunshine Coast every few years. We also knit caps for every new born baby at Sechelt Hospital Provide hair care services for Totem/Shorncliffe residents Hold birthday parties for residents of Totem, Shorncliffe and Sechelt Hospital 2nd Floor South. Fund training for extended care staff and volunteers Provide hanging baskets and bedding plants for Shorncliffe/Totem gardens Make worry dolls for children in the hospital Distribute magazines at the hospital Create and distribute chemo comfort bags to chemo patients Make and distribute mastectomy pillows Operate the loan cupboard at the hospital In late 2018, the Auxiliary provided funding to equip and furnish the revamped 2nd floor of the old hospital wing (2-south) to provide a transitioning opportunity for patients awaiting placement in a care facility. The unit opened in early 2019 and auxiliary volunteers are providing regular care and comfort services such as outings, birthday parties, games and visiting. Funding has also been put in place to support a music program.

Call (604) 885-8609, email schealthcareauxiliary@gmail.com, or use the website.

Phone

(604) 885-8609

Email

schealthcareauxiliary@gmail.com

Website

https://sunshinecoasthealthcareauxiliary.com/