About the role
Volunteer Description:
Unpaid volunteer contributing time to Intermountain Healthcare in various roles.Greeters are often the first interaction our patients and families have upon their arrival to our facility. Coming to the hospital can be very stressful and having a knowledgeable volunteer there to welcome and guide families makes a big difference.
Duties:
- Greet all families, staff, and visitors upon their arrival.
- Provide directions and when needed escort patients and families to appointments.
- Help maintain a tidy, clean appearance at the lobby desk.
- Ensure wheelchairs and wagons are clean and available at the front for patient use.
- Deliver gift shop orders and packages to patient rooms.
- Visit assigned new patient rooms to greet and welcome families and offer information on hospital resources.
Time Commitment:
One 3-hour shift per week for a minimum of 100 hours.
Available Shifts:
Shifts are Monday-Friday
9am-12pm
12pm-3pm
3pm-6pm
*some shifts are full at the moment. We can discuss your shift time at a later time.
Qualifications:
Friendly, mature, and able to interact in a positive and welcoming manner.
Able to work well with a variety of people including patients, families, fellow volunteers, and hospital staff.
Comfortable initiating conversations and guiding families.
Ability to accept and respect cultural differences.
Ability to follow and understand instructions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Location:
Intermountain Health Primary Childrens HospitalCity:
Salt Lake CityState:
UtahIntermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Skills & Tags
Aplyr's read
Intermountain Health stands out as a not-for-profit leader in healthcare, focusing on community well-being and high-quality patient care in Utah.
What's promising
- •Intermountain Health is committed to community health improvement through its not-for-profit model.
- •The organization offers diverse roles, from medical assistants to clinical informatics analysts, indicating varied career paths.
- •Intermountain Health's focus on high-quality care attracts professionals dedicated to impactful healthcare services.
What to watch
- •Limited public information about salary competitiveness compared to for-profit healthcare systems.
- •Potential challenges in resource allocation due to its not-for-profit status.
- •The organization may face regional limitations, primarily serving Utah and surrounding areas.
Why Intermountain Health
- •Intermountain Health's not-for-profit model prioritizes patient care over profit margins.
- •The health system is deeply integrated into Utah's community, enhancing local healthcare access.
- •Intermountain Health's comprehensive service range supports varied patient needs, from emergency care to specialized clinics.
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About Intermountain Health
Intermountain Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Salt Lake City, Utah, dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services and improving community health.
