Needs From: Whitworth Serves

Volunteer: Children's Clubhouse


SUMMARY

Working closely with Family Support Services, volunteers provide exceptional family-centered care in the Children’s Clubhouse by supervising children and assisting with activities such as reading and playing games. The Clubhouse is a safe, fun place for children to stay while their siblings or other family members receive medical care.


QUALIFICATIONS

·          At least 16 years old



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Communicates clearly and respectfully with others, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or sociological background.Maintains confidentiality and models it for others.Excellent customer service skills and has a sincere interest in serving others.Accepts supervision and adheres to hospital policies.Flexible in responding to change.Acts appropriately when dealing with critical, stressful, and/or unexpected situations. Recognizes own limitations and seeks help from appropriate sources when needed.Dependable and punctual; openly communications scheduling changes.Good organizational skills with an attention to detail.

Tasks:


Checks children in/out of Clubhouse following established policies/procedures. Provides follow-up/status reports to parents, as appropriate. Proactively interacts with age-appropriate activities such as reading stories and playing games. Maintains a safe and healthy environment for children, including but limited to, monitoring hand hygiene, and removing   potential physical hazards. When there are not children to care for, prepares activity kits and straightens up the Clubhouse. Keeps track of the number of kids who utilize the clubhouse and reports this with volunteer hours at the end of each shift.



Agency: Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital


SUMMARY

Working closely with Family Support Services, volunteers provide exceptional family-centered care in the Children’s Clubhouse by supervising children and assisting with activities such as reading and playing games. The Clubhouse is a safe, fun place for children to stay while their siblings or other family members receive medical care.


QUALIFICATIONS

·          At least 16 years old



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Communicates clearly and respectfully with others, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or sociological background.Maintains confidentiality and models it for others.Excellent customer service skills and has a sincere interest in serving others.Accepts supervision and adheres to hospital policies.Flexible in responding to change.Acts appropriately when dealing with critical, stressful, and/or unexpected situations. Recognizes own limitations and seeks help from appropriate sources when needed.Dependable and punctual; openly communications scheduling changes.Good organizational skills with an attention to detail.

Tasks:


Checks children in/out of Clubhouse following established policies/procedures. Provides follow-up/status reports to parents, as appropriate. Proactively interacts with age-appropriate activities such as reading stories and playing games. Maintains a safe and healthy environment for children, including but limited to, monitoring hand hygiene, and removing   potential physical hazards. When there are not children to care for, prepares activity kits and straightens up the Clubhouse. Keeps track of the number of kids who utilize the clubhouse and reports this with volunteer hours at the end of each shift.



Agency: Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 99204

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Emergency Department at Sacred Heart

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 Years or older. Must not wear artificial nails (per infection control policies). Able to commit to at least 75-hours of service for 6 consecutive months.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Communicates clearly and respectfully with others, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or sociological background. Maintains confidentiality and models it for others. Excellent customer service skills and has a sincere interest in serving others. Accepts supervision and adheres to hospital policies. Flexible in responding to change. Acts appropriately when dealing with critical, stressful, and/or unexpected situations. Recognizes own limitations and seeks help from appropriate sources when needed. Dependable and punctual; openly communications scheduling changes. Good organizational skills with an attention to detail. Ability and willingness to tolerate loud noises. Demonstrates self-management behaviors which reflect a positive image of PSHMC. Demonstrated emotional stability by being able to function appropriately and effectively in dealing with critical, unexpected, or stressful situations. Must be adaptable and able to work in a setting where there are patients who are very ill and who may be dying

Essential Duties

Rounds on patients to assist staff in ensuring comfort levels are maintained and routine questions are answered. Cleans patient rooms and assists with stocking supplies in treatment areas. Runs errands, to include delivering specimens to the lab. Transports medically stable patients by wheelchair. Assists staff with patient intake, including rooming patients and providing gowning instructions as appropriate

Agency: Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 Years or older. Must not wear artificial nails (per infection control policies). Able to commit to at least 75-hours of service for 6 consecutive months.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Communicates clearly and respectfully with others, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or sociological background. Maintains confidentiality and models it for others. Excellent customer service skills and has a sincere interest in serving others. Accepts supervision and adheres to hospital policies. Flexible in responding to change. Acts appropriately when dealing with critical, stressful, and/or unexpected situations. Recognizes own limitations and seeks help from appropriate sources when needed. Dependable and punctual; openly communications scheduling changes. Good organizational skills with an attention to detail. Ability and willingness to tolerate loud noises. Demonstrates self-management behaviors which reflect a positive image of PSHMC. Demonstrated emotional stability by being able to function appropriately and effectively in dealing with critical, unexpected, or stressful situations. Must be adaptable and able to work in a setting where there are patients who are very ill and who may be dying

Essential Duties

Rounds on patients to assist staff in ensuring comfort levels are maintained and routine questions are answered. Cleans patient rooms and assists with stocking supplies in treatment areas. Runs errands, to include delivering specimens to the lab. Transports medically stable patients by wheelchair. Assists staff with patient intake, including rooming patients and providing gowning instructions as appropriate

Agency: Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 99204

Allow Groups: No