Nursing Department Volunteer

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• Answer patient call lights
• Distribute fresh water and ice, other nourishments
• Straighten bed and room as needed. Help prepare room for new patient
• Assist with meal trays to include sitting with a patient to encourage eating as well as assisting to eat if NO swallowing difficulties and requested by nurse
• With permission assist or accompany patients who want to take a walk
• Transport patients with no IV or oxygen as requested (proper wheelchair training)
• Assist unit staff as requested in the following tasks: put away supplies, run errands
• New patient welcome
• To sit with risk patient
• Help fill out menu request
• Get pillows, blankets etc. for patient with nurse approval
• Clerical duties
• Assemble admit packets
• Spend time with patients in a helpful manner; reading, letter writing, visiting
• Other duties as requested to help staff assist patients

Minimum Requirements

• Must demonstrate competency in age specifics, HIPAA and HEOSH information
• Must be able to communicate with diverse population
• Must be able to follow directions from staff
• Understand the need for confidentiality and ability to maintain such
• Knowledge of hospital layout, especially those areas that relate to needs of your unit
• Must be able to walk for long distances

Personal Skills, Abilities, Knowledge

• Must be a self-starter
• Ability to work with detailed information and follow directions
• Have a friendly, positive attitude

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting and reaching
• Ability to push/pull 25 lbs
• Must be able to read and speak English in simple, understandable terms
• Must have intact sense of sight and hearing

Patient Population Served

• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to age specific issues and data reflective of patient status
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the following age groups: Adolescent, Older Adult

Protected Health Information:

• Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the Information reasonably necessary to do the job
• Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes
• Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this position has been determined based on assignment responsibility

Machine, Tools and Equipment:

• Telephone, copier, fax, computer and required application, wheelchairs