Patient Support Volunteer (must be 55 or older)

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Job Description Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting the non-medical needs of adult patients in the infusion/treatment areas, in an effort to provide comfort and companionship. Patient Support Volunteers are ambassadors for the FCS Foundation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Greet patients and guests with a smile and friendly voice.
* Ensure each patient has a clean pillowcase and blanket.
* Restock cupboards with supplies, blankets and pillowcases at the end of the shift.
* Distribute snacks, prepare coffee or other beverages, and serve to patients and guests.
* Restock snacks, beverages, and supplies at the end of the shift.
* Restock the blanket warmer, if applicable.
* Offer assistance escorting patients to chairs or other parts of the facility, if needed.
* Engage patients and guests in light, easy conversation.
* Hand out magazines, books and FCS Foundation information to patients and guests.
* Wipe down patient chairs after patient has left using gloves and sanitizing wipes. Place used blankets in laundry baskets and dispose of used pillow cases.
* Log in and log out in the infusion areas with your name, time you arrived and time you left, as well as total hours you worked each shift.

Time Commitment:
Shifts are a minimum of three hours in length, morning or afternoon, with a recommended six-month commitment. The number of days and times that shifts are available may vary by clinic location.

Qualifications:
* Excellent verbal communication skills are required. Be an FCSF ambassador.
* Basic computer and internet skills, as well as an email address, are essential.
* Must have a friendly and compassionate personality.
* Able to commit to a minimum of two hours a week, on a regular basis.
* Must be 18 years old or over.
* We are not able to accommodate patients who are actively being treated for cancer, or court-ordered community service.
* Ability to stand and walk for three hours with light lifting, carrying and bending.