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34 people are interested
Caring Hands - Hand Massages for patients
ORGANIZATION: Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
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34 people are interested
A brand new opportunity at our hospital! Caring Hands Massage volunteers provide a non-therapeutic light, gentle and slow hand massage. It is offered to patients, caregivers, family members, or staff who could benefit from a warm and caring touch to decrease stress and anxiety. This shift is a two-hour weekly commitment. Shifts are available Mon-Fri between 10am - 5pm.
No previous experience required. Volunteers receive training and practice prior to visiting patients in our Simulation Center. Please see the video to get an idea what the process of giving hand massages looks like: https://youtu.be/V-uitoRdh0I
Requirements:
- Effective communication skills
- Friendly, welcoming and positive attitude
- Comfortable with hand-to-hand contact
- Perform light lifting, if required
- Reach and perform repetitive hand movements
- Push a cart with supplies
Are you interested, please let us know! We would love to have you on our team :)
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About Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Location:
450 W, Highway 22, Barrington, IL 60010, US
Mission Statement
To serve the health needs of individuals, families and communities through a wholistic philosophy rooted in our fundamental understanding of human beings as created in the image of God.
Our vision is to be always the best hospital - the best for patients to heal, physicians to practice and associates/volunteers to work.
We are about building relationships with:
- our patients, so they feel cared for and experience extraordinary service and quality
- our physicians, so they feel supported and know that their patients are getting great care
- our associates and volunteers, so they feel valued and know that their work is purposeful, worthwhile and makes a difference
Description
If you would like to be part of our wonderful team of associates, physicians and volunteers, please let us know. We have many great opportunities to fit all preferences and schedules.
For more information
- reply to this opportunity and we will contact you or
- visit us athttp://www.advocatehealth.com/gshp/volunteer
- give us a call at 847-842-3193
We look forward to meeting you!
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
450 W. Highway 22Barrington, IL 60010
(42.195602 ,-88.1732 )
DATE POSTED
November 6, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours once a week