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ORGANIZATION: PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1 OF KING COUNTY

Join an Innovative Program that:

  • improves the health of our community.

  • is a collaboration between multiple professionals at Valley Medical Center (physicians, nurses, Registered Dietitian, Social Worker, and administrators)

  • allows you the opportunity to provide one-on-one encouragement and coaching to a patient as well as monthly rounding with a team of primary care professionals.

  • provides you with weekly professional development and team learning opportunities throughout the duration of the experience.

  • teaches valuable communication skills, including an introduction to motivational interviewing, and offers first-hand experience working with patients.

  • offers a one-of-a-kind community service opportunity that will look great on your resume when applying for future positions in healthcare.

Through this program, volunteers will obtain education related to chronic medical conditions and insights for promoting positive health behaviors. Applicants who successfully complete the 12-week online course will then receive 6 months of real-world training and experience helping patients make positive health and lifestyle changes through Valley Medical Center’s Primary Care Clinics. Health Coaches provide extended, one-on-one coaching and support in patient homes, community locations and clinic settings and virtual meetings via Zoom.

More opportunities with PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1 OF KING COUNTY

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1 OF KING COUNTY

Location:

PO BOX 50010, 400 S 43rd St., RENTON, WA 98058, US

Mission Statement

Caring for our community like family.

Description

At Valley Medical Center, we witness the remarkable power of life in everything we do. It’s humbling, it’s inspiring, and serves as a constant reminder of why we are here-to care for people. Located in Renton, WA, Valley Medical Center is the largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma, serving over 600,000 residents. In addition to the hospital, the Medical Center operates a network of more than four dozen primary care, urgent care and specialty clinics throughout South King County.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Education & Literacy
Health & Medicine
Advocacy & Human Rights, Education & Literacy, Health & Medicine

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

400 S. 43rd StreetRenton, WA 98055

(47.44189,-122.21297)
 

DATE POSTED

June 20, 2022

SKILLS

  • Nursing
  • Adult Education
  • Patient Care
  • Healthcare
  • Verbal / Written Communication
  • Social Work

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Fulfillment of the 12 week virtual course (once a week for 2 hours), followed by a 6 month experiential learning opportunity during which you will visit with your patient, research resources, and attend team meetings for a total 2-4 hours per week.
  • Professional experience is NOT required. Adults over 18 are welcome. Applicants must meet our onboarding requirements. Applicants will be screened through an interview process. A cover letter and resume or summary of experience must be submitted.

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