Opportunities From: Volunteer Wisconsin

Role of the Volunteer - The Surgery Lounge Volunteer assists the Orthopedic, Spine & Pain (OSP) staff in the care of patients and guests.

We currently have an opening every other Wed. 7:30am-11am.

Hospitality

Provide a comfortable atmosphere for guests of patients who are having procedures. Provide patient and visitor information and directions. Provide patient transport within volunteer guidelines. Maintain coffee service and offer refreshments to those in the lounge area. Maintain a neat and orderly appearance to the Volunteer Desk and lounge area.

Patient/Visitor support

Escort or direct guests to the consultation rooms or lounge area. Provide directions and general information regarding OSP wayfinding.

Staff support

Assist staff in locating guests in the lounge area. Receive calls from nursing to assist with bringing families back to peri-op rooms, consult rooms, and escort to in-patient area as needed.

Visit https://thedacare.org/about-us/volunteers/ for more information and/or to complete a volunteer application.

Role of the Volunteer

 Patient/Visitor support

Greets Orthopedic, Spine & Pain (OSP) visitors and provides directions and general information. Provide way-finding and escorts patients and visitors in a safe, prompt and efficient manner. Transport patients by wheelchair to and from various areas at OSP. Monitor lobby for patients needing assistance or in distress.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk long distances within the facility. Ability to hear conversation and overhead paging at a normal range. Ability to guide patients in and out of wheelchairs. Ability to push/pull force of 40lbs.

Visit https://thedacare.org/about-us/volunteers/ for more information and/or to complete an application.

A Pet Therapy Volunteer brings their Certified Therapy Dog to the hospital to provide comfort and care to patients, visitors and staff.

To learn more about volunteering at ThedaCare and to apply, please visit our webpage: https://thedacare.org/about-us/volunteers/

Stay active while you make patients feel comfortable and welcome! Assist patients and visitors to the correct areas of the hospital and/or clinic. Create a positive experience from the moment a guest enters the building.

Some duties include:

Provide a friendly & welcoming environment for patients, staff & visitors Assist in keeping the entrance orderly and clean Conduct patient and room and physician look-ups Provide way-finding; escort patients and visitors in a safe, prompt and efficient manner Transport patients and visitors by wheelchair to and from various areas on campus Keep an adequate supply of wheelchairs at the Main Entrance - sanitize wheelchairs after each use Support registration staff Run errands as needed, including delivering specimens to the Lab Answer phone and respond to inquiries To learn more about volunteering at ThedaCare and to apply, please visit our webpage: https://thedacare.org/about-us/volunteers/