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51 people are interested
Hospital Elder Life Program
ORGANIZATION: Clara Maass Medical Center Foundation
Please visit the new page to apply.
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51 people are interested
Hospital Elder Life Program:
Recipient of the 2017 Hospital Award for Volunteer Excellence from the American Hospital Association
The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) aims to provide extra attention and care to senior citizens admitted to the hospital. Volunteers with HELP provide essential services to our senior population. Volunteers help to create a friendly hospital environment by providing sympathetic support, encouragement, and companionship to older patients and their families.
Program goals
- Maintain physical and cognitive functioning throughout hospitalization
- Maximize independence at discharge
What can I gain as a volunteer?
- Experience working with older adults
- Interest and experience in the field of healthcare
- Confidence working with patients
- Satisfaction in knowing you helped improve the hospital stay of older adults by providing companionship, stimulation, orientation, and therapeutic activities
Wheter it's reading the newspaper together, engaging in conversation, providing company during a meal or taking walks, volunteers can make a significant impact in the mental, social and physical health of elderly patients.
Clara Maass Medical Center was able to launch HELP through a generous grant from The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey.
Flexible hours: Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
More opportunities with Clara Maass Medical Center Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Clara Maass Medical Center Foundation
Location:
One Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109, US
Mission Statement
The Foundation raises funds from individuals, corporations and foundations in order to provide our patients with an unparalleled level of care and access to highly advanced Centers of Excellence available at Clara Maass.
Description
Clara Maass Medical Center Foundation demonstrates how philanthropy benefits everyone touched by the Medical Center - patients, families and community friends. Foundation initiatives have included: the renovation and redecoration of the Radiation Oncology Department, the expansion of the Emergency Department, The Tranquility Garden, creating private maternity suites and a new parent education room and our wonderful Room of Healing, a place where cancer patients and their families find respite during hospitalization.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
One Clara Maass DriveBelleville, NJ 07109
DATE POSTED
April 23, 2018
SKILLS
- Physical Therapy
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Nursing
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Psychology
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training