Nonprofit
Published 11 days ago
Brighten a Patient's Day! Become a Comfort Cart Volunteer at PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Los Angeles, CA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, Weekends daytime
Commitment Details:
Flexible shift times!
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
20
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
Good For:
Teens, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
16+
Other Requirements:
150 hour requirement and must complete health clearance: MMR & Varicella - 2 doses of each vaccine, COVID Vaccination, Flu vaccination record (between Oct. 1st – April 30)
Description
We are looking for energetic and eager volunteers willing to make connections with our patients!
The purpose of this role is provide comfort items and help pass the time for our patients in hopes this will enhance their patient experience. Volunteers will round on each of the nursing units with our comfort cart and pass items around to patients. Items include coloring books, activity kits, puzzles, word searches, sudoku, etc and provide comfort items such as pillows, blankets, beanies, scarfs etc.
This is a good opportunity to those seeking to get into health care as it helps enhance patient communication and customer service skills. This is also a great opportunity if you have great people skills and want to keep someone company.
Location
On-site
1225 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, US
