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6 people are interested
Emergency Department Ambassador Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Mercy Medical Center of Trinity Health
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6 people are interested
Volunteer opportunity to assist in the Emergency Department (ED) at Mercy Medical Center. In this role, the volunteer will greet, and direct patients and visitors coming to the ED and assist staff in the patient areas with various requests. Must be 18 years old or older.
Some of the duties would include:
- When an inquiry is made of specific patients, check location of patient and provide escort to the area
- Make periodic rounds through waiting room, check availability of wheelchairs and clean after each use
- Keep waiting room in order (rearrange chairs, straighten magazines and pamphlets)
- Transport patients and visitors to designated areas as directed by ED staff
- Escort visitors to other areas of the hospital as directed by the ED staff (surgery waiting room area, cafeteria, etc.)
- Assist ED personal as requested. (do not perform 'hands on’ care)
- Restock supplies, tissues, hand sanitizer, wipes as necessary
- Visit with patients to offer comfort (warm blankets, pillows, conversation, etc.)
- Clean and make up stretchers, straighten and stock exam rooms
- Move empty stretchers
Available shifts - any 3 or 4 hour shifts once a week. Shifts can be anytime between 10 am - 4 pm (we will work with your availability).
More opportunities with Mercy Medical Center of Trinity Health
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Mercy Medical Center of Trinity Health
Location:
271 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104, US
Mission Statement
We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Description
Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. In 2015, Mercy Medical Center became part of Trinity Health Of New England, an integrated health care delivery system that is a member of Trinity Health, Livonia, Michigan, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation serving communities in 22 states. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Mercy is a state-of-the-art medical facility. Mercy offers a wide range of programs and services including cardiac care, maternity services, cancer treatment, emergency care, diagnostic imaging, intensive care, critical care, diabetes treatment, surgical procedures (inpatient and outpatient) and laser treatment. Other facilities include Providence Behavioral Health Hospital in Holyoke; Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center; Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs; and an outpatient opioid treatment program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
271 Carew StreetSpringfield, MA 01104
DATE POSTED
August 8, 2022
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 100 hours or 6 months, 1 shift a week for 3 -4 hours per week.