Surgical Services Volunteers
Surgical Services Volunteers
Surgical Services Volunteers support patients, families and clinical teams before and after surgery. This role helps create a welcoming, organized environment while assisting with non-clinical patient care, unit preparation and visitor communication.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Receiving direction from the charge nurse regarding patients who need escorting to Pre-Op or PACU areas
- Escorting patients and family members to appropriate waiting, care or discharge areas
- Assisting with patient discharge
- Providing warm blankets and refreshments to patients when requested by a nurse
- Preparing surgical stretchers with clean linens, gowns, pillows, clothing bags, socks and surgical hats
- Disinfecting and preparing surgical stretchers, wheelchairs and lounge chairs between patient use according to established procedures
- Supporting clinical staff by running errands, restocking unit and bedside supplies, and preparing IV start kits
Role requirements:
Volunteers should be comfortable interacting with patients, families and clinical staff in a fast-paced surgical environment. This role may require regular walking, standing, escorting patients and visitors, preparing supplies, and following infection-prevention procedures.
Volunteer Shifts:
Monday - Friday: 6am-9am
Monday - Friday: 9am-12pm
Monday - Friday: 12pm-3pm
Monday - Friday: 3pm-6pm
