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Therapeutic Recreation - Hospital for Special Care Satellite Location

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ORGANIZATION: Hospital for Special Care

  • 75 people are interested

Volunteers are needed at Hospital for Special Care's Hartford Satellite Unit to socialize with patients and help the Therapeutic Recreation Department with group programs. The patients enjoy reading, playing games, crafts, talking about sports, socializing and more.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in careers in the medical field. Gain patient experience. Be part of our mission to rebuild lives!

Volunteer needed: Any day Monday-Friday 1:00-3:00PM, or 3:00-5:00PM

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About Hospital for Special Care

Location:

2150 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, CT 06053, US

Mission Statement

We will provide exemplary rehabilitation and continuing medical care with the active involvement of our patients and their families so that they can achieve enduring improvements in their quality of life. We will anticipate and respond to changing community needs and a changing healthcare enviroment by creating innovative, cost-effective models of healthcare.

Description

Hospital for Special Care is a private, not-for-profit, 228 bed Long-Term, Acute-Care hospital licensed by the state of CT. as a chronic disease hospital. The hospital is renowned for its expertise in physical rehabilitation, respiratory care and medically-complex pediatrics. In addition, special programs are available in the treatment of spinal cord injuries and illness, acquired brain injuries, strokes and breathing disorders.

We also provide a full range of outpatient services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, rehabilitation evaluation, neuropsychology and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. The hospital also includes a 27,000 foot Aquatic Rehabilitation Center, which completes the full spectrum of rehabilitation and community fitness activities offered.

We also have a 28 bed satellite facility located within Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT. The satellite serves patients who are medically or surgically complex and/or require specialized care.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
People with Disabilities
Sports & Recreation
Health & Medicine, People with Disabilities, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

500 Blue Hills AvenueHartford, CT 06112

(41.80011,-72.694626)
 

SKILLS

  • Verbal / Written Communication
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Storytelling
  • Reading / Writing
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 14
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours/week for 4-6 months

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