Periodic rounding to assist in answering patient call lights. Assist in non-clinical responses to call lights or alert proper resources for further assistance of the patient/family needs. Assist Unit Coordinator with any light clerical duties during slower visitor times.
This person will serve as liaison between care providers, patients and families; maintain ongoing communication with patients and the families as indicated; respond to some of the comfort needs for patients; assist patients and families in obtaining answers to questions that they may have; inform patients and families of available resources to help with their…
Assisting EEG technicians with cleaning patient heads after their tests, helping prepare supplies for the test, and helping stock test space with supplies.
Escort the patient into the GI Unit making sure that they are settled with the appropriate health care person for check-in. Escort the patient out of the GI Unit using wheelchair if necessary. Wait with the patient until their ride/escort person comes and takes charge of them.
Surgical Liaisons provide a warm and caring presence for the waiting families of patients undergoing surgery. They provide updated information about the process of the patient, alert physicians who need to communicate with the families, and maintain communication between the PACU (Recovery) and the families.
A peer program whereby cancer survivors who have been through chemotherapy volunteer with patients currently receiving chemo.
Provide a supportive presence to patients nearing the end of life. The volunteer provides verbal or non-verbal support, which may include playing quiet music, reading, or just sitting with the patient. The primary purpose of the volunteer is to alleviate solitude near the end of life. The volunteer is also available to notify nursing of…
Bringing the sacrament of the Eucharist to Roman Catholic patients. Compassionate and non-judgmental visits with those patients as appropriate.
Volunteers are needed for a number of YMCA programs including Youth Sports, Aquatics, Fitness Center, Preschool and School Age Child Care, Computer Learning Center and special event helpers.
Volunteers provide clerical or office support for the YMCA at the Welcome Desk or in a Department office. Assist the staff in planning and implementing Special Events and Fundraisers at the Y.