Integrative Health Services will provide a book cart stocked with books, magazines, and puzzles for recreational purposes during the patient’s inpatient stay.

VOLUNTEER TASKS:

• Visit inpatient rooms with book cart and offer reading materials (books a& magazine) and word puzzles to patients
• Label and catalog all donated and purchased books
• Place book covers on books
• Collect books from floors once patients have completed use

VOLUNTEER TRAINING PROVIDED:
In addition to standard UHealth new volunteer training, volunteers will receive orientation to floors where volunteers will visit; overview of book tracking system; review of Infection Control precautions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to walk without limitation; must be able to push a cart weighing up to 50 pounds.

DOES THIS POSITION POSSIBLY INCLUDE CONTACT WITH BLOOD OR BODY FLUIDS?

No

SCHEDULE:

Volunteers will be asked to commit to one three-hour shift a week, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent interpersonal and strong written/verbal communication skills
• Detail orientated
• Demonstrate compassion for patient needs
• Ability to navigate hospital independently
• Ability to follow directions and work independently
• Data collection and analysis
• Adaptability and flexibility