-
6 people are interested
Like mechanical work? Join the Equipment Exchange Team.
ORGANIZATION: Hospital for Special Care
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
6 people are interested
Staffed entirely by volunteers, the Special Care Equipment Exchange accepts donations of used durable medical equipment: canes, walkers, tub and shower chairs, manual wheelchairs, etc.. This expensive equipment, not always covered by insurance, is made available, free-of-charge, to community members in need of these items.
Volunteers answer phones, fill requests and enter data into a spreadsheet. Come in once a week for about 2 hours. Call your own hours between 9am and 4pm.
Be a part of our mission to rebuild lives.
11 More opportunities with Hospital for Special Care
1 ReviewOpportunities
About Hospital for Special Care
Location:
2150 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, CT 06053, US
Mission Statement
We will provide exemplary rehabilitation and continuing medical care with the active involvement of our patients and their families so that they can achieve enduring improvements in their quality of life. We will anticipate and respond to changing community needs and a changing healthcare enviroment by creating innovative, cost-effective models of healthcare.
Description
Hospital for Special Care is a private, not-for-profit, 228 bed Long-Term, Acute-Care hospital licensed by the state of CT. as a chronic disease hospital. The hospital is renowned for its expertise in physical rehabilitation, respiratory care and medically-complex pediatrics. In addition, special programs are available in the treatment of spinal cord injuries and illness, acquired brain injuries, strokes and breathing disorders.
We also provide a full range of outpatient services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, rehabilitation evaluation, neuropsychology and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. The hospital also includes a 27,000 foot Aquatic Rehabilitation Center, which completes the full spectrum of rehabilitation and community fitness activities offered.
We also have a 28 bed satellite facility located within Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT. The satellite serves patients who are medically or surgically complex and/or require specialized care.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Hospital for Special Care2150 Corbin AvenueNew Britain, CT 06053
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2 hours weekly
- Opening on Mondays; training provided