Essentia Health Cancer Center

The Essentia Health Cancer Program, Ambulatory Infusion Center and the Caring Ways Cancer Resource Center

Being treated for cancer or having a loved one undergoing treatment can be stressful. Volunteers can provide invaluable support for patients and family members. The ideal volunteer for this position is an individual that has the emotional maturity to respect boundaries, demonstrate empathy, and recognize potentially critical situations where additional assistance or information is needed. After the initial training, the volunteer works alone on a shift, but has the support of the cancer center staff to refer questions and concerns.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and prep patient treatment rooms after patients have discharged.

Clean, prep and help set up patient treatment rooms after patients have discharged for use by subsequent patients by:

•  Picking up all used linen and blankets.
• Wiping used pillows and storing.
• Wiping down chairs and other surfaces with disinfectant wipes as requested by staff.
• Organizing magazines and tidying room as needed.
• Checking and stocking rooms with gloves, etc.
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• Other Infusion Room duties as follows:
  • Offer and provide warm blankets to patients as requested.
  • Offer and provide coffee and snacks to patients and family members.
  • Clean and stock coffee/beverage area and make coffee and hot water as needed.
  • Restock blanket warmer, cupboards and closets as needed.
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•  Other duties as requested by Charge Nurse or HUC.