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18 people are interested
Family Lounge at URMC, Mental Health and Wellness
ORGANIZATION: RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF ROCHESTER NY INC
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18 people are interested
Family Lounge Volunteers operate and maintain a lounge area at URMC Mental Health and Wellness department to deliver the RMHCR mission of improving the health and well-being of children. The lounge offers refreshments, quiet respite and laundry facilities for families of children receiving care.
The Family Lounge will be open 7 days a week, 12pm-9pm Monday thru Friday and 3pm-9pm Saturday and Sunday. We are seeking volunteers willing to donate a 3 hour shift on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis.
Essential Tasks
- Welcoming and registering visitors to the lounge.
- Operating equipment to make coffee.
- Serving snacks and beverages following food safety guidelines.
- Keeping the lounge tidy and clean.
- Updating supply and food inventories.
- Respecting patient confidentially at all times.
- Following opening and closing procedures.
- Directing families on use of laundry facilities.
Preferred Skills
- Work independently.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to problem solve.
Requirements
- Training and orientation to RMHCR Standards.
- Training and orientation through Friends of Strong.
- Additional training, as required, from URMC Mental Health and Wellness Dept.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to handle physical demands, such as bending and lifting. Possibility of long periods of standing.
- Ability to lift up to 10-15 pounds.
- Adheres to RMHC mission, values and policies.
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About RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF ROCHESTER NY INC
Location:
333 WESTMORELAND DR, ROCHESTER, NY 14620, US
Mission Statement
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester supports the health and wellness of children and their families through innovative programming, supportive services and community partnerships.
Description
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester provides a "home-away-from-home" for families of children receiving health care in the Rochester community. We accomplish this by:
* Caring for families and keeping them close to their children at our 24-bedroom Westmoreland House
* Caring for parents of the most critically ill and injured children at our House Within the Hospital located near the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
* Providing respite for families in the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Golisano Children's Hospital
* Providing respite for families in the Family Lounge at Rochester General Hospital
*Supporting families at the Pediatric Outpatient Ambulatory Clinic at Golisano Children's Hospital
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
URMC, Mental Health and Wellness, Ground FloorRochester, NY 14642
DATE POSTED
May 7, 2018
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Hospitality
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training