Norwalk Hospital

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34 Maple StreetNorwalk, CT 06856 United States

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Volunteers Needed in Busy Gastrointestinal Department

Flexible Schedule | Norwalk, CT 06850

Volunteers needed to assist with a variety of office related tasks at Norwalk Hospital's Gastrointestinal Department (GI). Specifically, we are looking for volunteers during a 9am-1pm shift. Training will be provided.

Date Posted: 2024-11-21
Wheelchair Transport Volunteers Needed at Norwalk Hospital

Flexible Schedule | Norwalk, CT 06850

Volunteers needed to assist with wheelchair transport of patients and guests Monday through Friday either 9 am-12 pm or 12 pm to 3pm. Training provided. All volunteers must be 14 days post COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of two doses of MMR, and Varicella. Annual influenza vaccination is mandatory. Please contact us for more information. You may apply to this position directly via the following link: https://nuvancehealth.vsyslive.com/pages/app/adultNORWALK

Date Posted: 2024-11-21
Have a Certified Therapy Dog? Why Not Join Our Canines for Caring Program?

Flexible Schedule | Norwalk, CT 06850

OBJECTIVE: To provide comfort, smiles, and a sense of well-being to patients, simultaneously providing the same for staff and visitors. MAJOR TASKS: Dogs are to be escorted on leash by owner/handler to designated areas of the hospital under the direction of the Manager of Volunteer Services or designee. DAYS & TIMES NEEDED: Sunday thru Monday daytime and/or evening QUALIFICATIONS: Must have attended a volunteer orientation and be knowledge of and adhere to hospital policies concerning confidentiality in relation to patients, physicians, and other staff members. TRAINING: Dog must be certified by Delta Society, Good Dog Foundation, or Therapy Dogs International prior to being on premise. Dogs will also need to pass an on-site inspection of behavior conducted by the Manager of Volunteer Services. You may apply to this position directly via the following link: https://nuvancehealth.vsyslive.com/pages/app/adultNORWALK

Date Posted: 2024-11-21
Caregiver Coach for Norwalk Hospital's New Goldstone Caregiver Center

Flexible Schedule | Norwalk, CT 06856

Our Goldstone Caregiver Coaches work to provide support to the caregivers of patients throughout the hospital and encourage them to engage in self-care, with the goal of reducing caregiver stress. MAJOR TASKS: Provide support and compassion towards caregivers encountered either in the Caregiver Center or on the units. Actively listen to their experiences while maintaining proper boundaries. Check-in with supervisor prior to coaching and debrief immediately after coaching session. DAYS & TIMES NEEDED: Varied Monday through Friday, approximately 2-3 hours/week depending on needs of hospital and Caregiver Coach schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: Our Caregiver Coaches must have compassion, be able to maintain boundaries and exhibit good judgment. Good communication skills. Ability to be self-aware and self-reflective. While personal and/or professional caregiving experience has been helpful in enhancing the empathy of those who become Caregiver Coaches, it is not a requirement. TRAINING: A 2-3 session training specific to the Caregiver Coach role is provided by the Manager and Director of the Caregiver Center. In addition, shadowing of the Manager and/or Director will follow prior to going onto the units in pairs with other Coaches or alone. Coach and Manager together will determine when he/she is fully trained and ready to round the units on his/her own. All volunteers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of at least one booster shot. Volunteers will also be required to undergo a medical clearance process, as well as a background check. Applicants may apply directly via the following link: https://nuvancehealth.vsyslive.com/pages/app/adultNORWALK If you have any questions or are interested, kindly email Courtney Brown, Volunteer Coordinator at courtney.brown@nuvancehealth.org .

Date Posted: 2024-11-21

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Where some see impossible, we see what’s possible. At Nuvance Health, we continually strive for progress and push past the status quo in all aspects of what we do. We are Nuvance Health!

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Our hospitals, medical practices and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find:

Excellent, convenient care: You don’t need to travel to get the care you deserve. At Nuvance Health, we match major medical center standards of care and innovation with the comforts and familiarity of a community health system.
Personalized approach: We understand each person is unique, and your care should be as well. We take time to get to know you so we can tailor care plans to meet your needs and lifestyle.
Connected team: You have the full strength of our talented team on your side. Our specialists collaborate to create a customized, comprehensive care plan just for you.

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