Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation - Patient Support Volunteer (Brandon)

The FCS Foundation is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization founded in 2011 and located at 5204 Paylor Lane in Sarasota, Florida. The FCS Foundation assists cancer patients across the state of Florida. Donations received cover all overhead expenses, ensuring 100% of funds go directly towards paying essential non-medical living expenses for adult cancer patients.

Responsibilities

• Brighten up a cancer patient’s day by offering non-medical support during their treatment.
• Provide snacks or beverages to patients in the infusion area.
• Hand out warm blankets to patients.
• Share reading materials with patients.
• Talk and listen to patients.
• Wipe down infusion chairs.
• Help support nurses with re-stocking.

Requirements

• A minimum time commitment of 3 hours per week for at least six months.
• Complete a phone interview.
• Pass a criminal history check and drug/nicotine screening.
• Be a retiree, cancer survivor, caregiver of someone with cancer, or have an interest in oncology, nursing, or medicine.
• Complete a health screening including TB testing, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella immunizations, or provide an approved exemption.
• Receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Benefits

• Volunteers have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of cancer patients.
• Volunteering can be a rewarding experience for those interested in oncology, nursing, or medicine.
• Flexible scheduling options available.

Pay

Pay details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Retiree, cancer survivor, or caregiver of someone with cancer.
• College student with an interest in oncology, nursing, or medicine.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Patience and empathy.
• Ability to handle stress and maintain composure.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a difference in someone's life.
• Flexible scheduling options.

Pay

Pay details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified in the job posting.