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13 people are interested
Volunteer Shuttle Cart Driver
ORGANIZATION: VA Medical Center
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13 people are interested
Volunteer will provide patients and visitors with mobility assistance as necessary, from their car to the clinic areas.
All drivers must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to maintain an "attitude of gratitude" about helping Veterans.
Must maintain a friendly, courteous countenance.
Must be responsible, dependable and reliable.
Must be willing to learn the layout of the facility.
Must be willing to learn how to operate/maintain the shuttle cart.
Must be willing and able to communicate with other staff, visitors, and drivers and work as a team.
Excellent Customer Service skills.
On the job training is provided to each driver.
One day "Buddy System" is established so a new driver and ride with and experience driver to learn routine.
Knowledge of facility and staff.
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About VA Medical Center
Location:
1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, US
Mission Statement
Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Description
The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, located in Northeast, Pennsylvania, provides a full range of patient care services. The Medical Center is equipped with state-of-the-art technology such as the computerized medical record and tele-radiology. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary and tertiary care in areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, hematology and nephrology. Additionally, geriatrics and extended care services are offered including long term care, telemedicine, respite, dementia, rehabilitation, hospice, transitional care and a variety of home care services.
Specialized Programs: Wilkes-Barre VAMC's specialized programs include but are not limited to the Preservation and Amputation Care Team (PACT), Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST); Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM); Telemedicine, Tele-Home Health Care, Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM); PTSD Clinical Team (PCT); Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRPT) and Traumatic Brain Injury services (TBI).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1111 East End BoulevardWilkes-Barre, PA 18711
DATE POSTED
August 21, 2019
SKILLS
- Transportation
- Multi-Tasking
- Critical Thinking
- Organization
- People Skills
- Bus/Van Driving
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 day/week