Inpatient Therapy Volunteer

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Volunteer Department: Inpatient Therapy (2 nd floor)

General Summary: Assist with basic tasks so that nurses and therapists will have more time to spend with the patients.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Answer patient call-lights. Assist patient, i.e. reaching call light or television remote, phone, etc. If it’s a patient care need, relay what the patient needs to the nursing staff.

1. Sanitize the treatment equipment and treatment area using specific cleaners.

Sanitizing equipment before storing, including wheels on wheelchairs.

1. Socialize with patients. Offer to help them write notes or cards to family members (supply of cards should be available), play cards, read from a current newspaper or just step into the room to ask how they are doing. Try to visit. Often just asking about their families will get them talking.

1. "Straighten up" and organize patient’s room belongings on counter area, bedside table, etc.

1. Ask patients/nurses if any patient laundry needs to be done.

1. "Straighten up" and dust counters in the therapists’ office.
2. Book Cart - Offer magazines.
3. Tote Bags & Lap Robes - Offer to patients.

Hours of Service: There is one shift per day from 10 am to 2 pm. This is variable depending on number of patients and needs.

Length of Shift: 2 to 4 hours

Skills Required to Perform the Assignment: Friendly attitude, able to communicate effectively with patients and guests, able to maintain records (recording temperatures.)

Physical Demands: Requires walking and bending. Requires ability to push a wheelchair.