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Forbes Hospital - Visiting Volunteer Program
ORGANIZATION: Forbes Hospital
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1 person is interested
Forbes Hospital is looking for volunteers to become part of our Visiting Volunteers Program.
Description
The Patient Visitor Volunteer serves as a friendly visitor to patients, identifies opportunities for improving the patient’s experience, and conducts safety checks in the patient room. The Volunteer is present and supportive to patients and families who have been identified by hospital staff as having a need, improving the patient experience and making the hospital experience more personal. During the visit the volunteer will listen for and/or ask for feedback from the patient/family on their experience at Forbes and report any concerns to appropriate staff. While in the patient room, the volunteer will also conduct safety checks to include but not limited to designated equipment and any potential fall risks.
Qualifications
- Ability to actively listen and communicate with patients, family and hospital staff
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to work independently
- Analytical skills to prioritize assignments
- Compassionate
- Ability to work flexibly
Additionally, he/she must successfully complete new volunteer orientation and meet the ongoing requirements to be a volunteer.
Responsibilities
Provide companionship and socialization for patients by engaging them in activities including: reading to the patient, playing games, writing letters or cards on their behalf, assisting the patient to make phone calls, talking and listening to patient, playing music, assisting with light chores in their room as needed.
- Utilize the Volunteer Resources Care Cart to provide diversional activities for the patient. The care cart is located in the Volunteer Resources office and contains a variety of activities for patients to participate in individually or with the assistance of a volunteer, family member or friend. Activities include but are not limited to puzzle books, adult coloring books, colored pencils, children’s coloring books/pages, crayons, magazines and current newspapers publications. Items on the Care Cart are provided to patients at no cost.
- Assist patients with meals by opening containers, cutting up food and encouraging patient to eat/drink. With the permission of the nurse, may assist patients who do not have swallowing deficits with eating.
- Conduct safety round checks as assigned to maintain safe environment for patients and to reduce fall risks.
- Engage patient/families to discuss their patient experience and report information to designated staff.
Please contact the Volunteer Resource office at Forbes Hospital if you are interested in volunteering for this opportunity.
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About Forbes Hospital
Location:
2570 Haymaker Road, Monroevile, PA 15146, US
Mission Statement
Allegheny Health Network - Our mission is to create a remarkable health experience, freeing people to be their best. Our vision is a world where everyone embraces health.
Description
We see you
Whether you check in with us once a year, or use our services every single week, AHN understands your unique needs and cares for you as a whole person, not just as our patient.
At AHN, we offer many ways for you to receive expert care. From virtual visits to stopping by one of our facilities, there’s always an option that fits your needs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2570 Haymaker RoadMonroeville, PA 15146
DATE POSTED
July 26, 2018
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum one 4 hour shift per week
- Tuberculosis Testing, Child Clearances 33/34