Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Aurora Lakeland Medical Center

What is HELP?

The Hospital Elder Life Program is a service provided byAuroraLakelandMedicalCenterand Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington to improve the hospital experience of older patients. The program is dedicated to providing personalized care for seniors by supporting and encouraging independence.

Why?

Being in the hospital upsets normal routines of mental and physical activity just at the time a person is coping with illness. The Hospital Elder Life Program helps keep the mind and body as active as possible in spite of illness.

What do we do?

Specially trained volunteers provide extra care to older adults in the hospital including:

Daily Volunteer Visits

Daily visits designed to keep you alert and oriented, while providing support and socialization.

Meal-time Assistance

Daily visits to assist with filling out your menu or setting up your meal tray if that is needed.

Early Mobilization

Promote strength and mobility through range of motion and walking opportunities.

Recreational Activities

Provide stimulating and enjoyable activities to help you stay mentally focused to keep the mind and body active. Our volunteers can also assist with relaxation exercises that can help reduce stress during the hospital stay.

Fluid Balance

Reminders to stay hydrated by drinking adequate amounts of liquids daily.

Sleep and Rest

If you have trouble sleeping, we share instructions for you, your family and caregiving staff on how to improve sleep while in the hospital

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About Aurora Lakeland Medical Center

Location:

Volunteer Services, W3985 County Road NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121, US

Mission Statement

Our Purpose We help people live well. Our Aspiration We at Aurora Health Care aspire to be nationally recognized for being the best brand, delivering the best value and employing the best people in health care, furthering our purpose of helping people live well. Our Values • Every patient and community deserves the best care. • Resources should be managed responsibly. • A healthy workplace is built through accountability, teamwork, and respect.

Description

ALMCA will be recognized for providing high quality services for the caregivers, patients and visitors at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
Health & Medicine

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Aurora Lakeland Medical CenterW3985 County Rd NNElkhorn, WI 53121

(42.672794,-88.54455)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Healthcare

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hours per week (for at least 6 months)
  • flu shot and TB test required

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