Patient Care

The Patient Care Volunteer assists the patient care staff and patients by performing a variety of tasks including discharging patients, running errands and answering call lights according to specific placements. The quality of care and patient satisfaction is enhanced by aiding the Hospital staff in rendering assistance to patients and extending warmth, friendliness and compassion. There are a variety

Volunteers need to commit to three consecutive hours during the day or two consecutive hours in the evening each week for a minimum total of 60 hours. All volunteers must complete an application and our Health Assessment Form. Volunteers between the ages of 14 and 18 are required to have our Parental Consent signed by their parent or guardian as well as working papers. In addition, all volunteers must attend a general training and development orientation. Further training before assignments begin is conducted by the staff of the assigned area. Please visit our Web site at www.lenoxhillhospital.org to download the application packet or visit the Volunteer Services Office Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.