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Geri-Pal Program
ORGANIZATION: OHSU Visitors and Volunteers
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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13 people are interested
WHO are we?
A unique group of specially trained hospital volunteers that visit with hospitalized adults >65 Our patients are primarily identified by the Geriatric consult service.
WHAT do we do?
Offer therapeutic companionship, communication and socialization to vulnerable hospitalized older adults.
Offer diversion activities, reorientation & reassurance, assist with room organization, encourage mobilization, offer support with basic ADLs (wash face, brush teeth, comb hair), and help with meal ordering, food set up and feeding.
WHERE do we visit patients?
All acute and intensive care units in OHSU hospital
WHEN are our services available?
Volunteer shifts are available: 7 days a week from 9am-1pm and from 1pm - 5pm
HOW do you to join our team?
email ovv@ohsu.edu
https://www.ohsu.edu/visitors-and-volunteers.
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About OHSU Visitors and Volunteers
Location:
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland, OR 97239, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to utilize volunteer resources to enhance the patients’ experience within the healthcare mission.
Description
Healthcare Volunteers provides assistance in the achievement of departmental objectives by effectively utilizing volunteer resources in harmony with the institution’s goals, objectives and mission, ultimately improving the experience of patients, families, and visitors. Volunteers strive to:
- Serve patients, families, and visitors by spending quality time visiting and assisting them to promote the delivery of outstanding service.
- Assist staff in order to expedite patient treatment through non-medical services as requested, as well as to achieve greater knowledge in areas of interests leading to competent and skilled volunteers.
- Assist the unit, clinic, or assignment area to promote a safe and welcoming environment.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd.PortlandPortland, OR 97239
(45.49906 ,-122.6863 )
DATE POSTED
October 29, 2024
SKILLS
- Reading / Writing
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Music Therapy
- String Instrument
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- The commitment for this program is 1 regularly scheduled 4 hour shift per week from 9am-1pm or from 1pm-5pm Mon-Sun for a total of 27 weeks. approximately 6 months, but you can continue beyond this commitment if you have the availability.
- Comfortable working in a hospital environment, Interest in learning and supporting elderly patients during their hospitalization, Sympathy and compassion , a desire to be there and be a listening ear. Caring and wanting to help.