The Fargo VA is seeking to recruit volunteers willing to serve our Veterans during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The Red Coat Runner program is a hybrid program combining two essential positions: patient escort (Transport) and patient greeters.
Essential Duties of the Red Coat Runners:
-Greet Veterans and guests who've completed COVID Screening and assist them with the centralized check-in process -Work with Medical Support Assistants (MSA) to ensure patient waiting rooms conform to social-distancing guidelines -Escort Veterans and guests to appointments when appropriate to ensure timeliness -Provide wayfinding directions as needed -Utilize the kiosk to help check Veterans in for their appointments -Respond to requests for patient transports from various departments -Transport lab specimens to laboratory for processing -Routinely sanitize wheelchairs after Veteran use with provided cleaner
This exciting and fast-paced opportunity will require volunteers whom are energetic, patient-centered, flexible and have excellent verbal communication skills.
This position also requires that volunteers are capable of standing for extended periods and able to push a wheelchair.
*As this is considered a direct-patient contact position, Volunteers are required to wear both a face mask and face shield (both provided by VA)*
*The Fargo VA has a 50 hour lifetime volunteer requirement, and all volunteers must pass a background check, submit to a TB test, and obtain a flu shot prior to volunteering.
2 Shifts
08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Fargo VA Health Care System
Location:
2101 Elm Street N, Fargo, ND 58102, US
Mission Statement
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans.
Description
Since 1929, VAMC Fargo has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve your health care needs in any way we can. Services are available to more than 89,000 veterans living in North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
Health & Medicine
People with Disabilities
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts
WHERE
2101 Elm Street NFargo, ND58102
(46.90593,-96.77453)
DATE POSTED
October 21, 2020
SKILLS
Customer Service
Hospitality
People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
One four-hour shift per week M-F depending on availability. Opportunities for on-call shifts as desired.
As this is a direct-patient contact position, Volunteers are required to wear a face mask AND face shield (both provided by VA).