Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation - Patient Support Volunteer (St. Petersburg Bayfront))
About the Foundation
The FCS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) 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. Due to the generosity of the Florida Cancer Specialists partner physicians in covering all overhead expenses for the Foundation, 100% of donations received go directly towards paying the essential non-medical living expenses of an adult battling cancer.
About the Role
Patient Support Volunteers brighten up a cancer patient's day by providing non-medical support to them while they are undergoing treatment.
Responsibilities
- Offer a snack or beverage to a patient in the infusion area
- Hand out warm blankets
- Share reading materials
- Talk and listen to patients
- Wipe down the infusion chairs
- Help support the nurses with re-stocking
Qualifications
- Minimum time commitment of 3 hours per week for at least six months
- Complete a phone interview
- Complete a criminal history check and drug/nicotine screening (please note that FCS is a nicotine and medical marijuana free workplace; individuals who test positive for nicotine or medical marijuana will not be permitted to participate in the volunteer program)
- Complete a health screening including Tuberculosis (TB) testing and Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella immunizations or approved exemption
- Influenza vaccine required annually (August 1 through March 31)
Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates may be a retiree, cancer survivor or a caregiver of someone with cancer. We would also consider a college student with an interest in oncology, nursing, or medicine.
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