What You Can Expect
As A New Volunteer At
Winter Haven Hospital
and Regency Medical
Center
Thank you for your interest in volunteer opportunities
at our healthcare facility.Our volunteers serve throughout the hospital, in
virtually all departments. Following a personal interview, every effort
will be made to match your "special" skills, talents and
abilities to hospital needs.
Health Screening (provided free of charge in our
Employee Health Office)
All new volunteers are required to undergo a health
screening, which consists of:
• 2-step Tuberculin Skin Test
• varicella titer, if needed (a blood sample is
drawn to establish immunity against chickenpox)
• pulse, respiration, blood pressure readings,
visual acuity
• health history review with Occupational Health
Nurse
• Optional Hepatitis B Vaccine (if
applicable-based on service assignment)
Orientations/Training
• Attend a two-part orientation conducted by the
Education Department consisting of nine hours of classroom training divided
into two days. This orientation covers mandatory educational requirements
including Risk Management, Infection Control, Safety, Emergency
Preparedness, etc.
• A two hour session with the Director of
Volunteer Services covering mission, worked hours, recognition, service
openings, benefits, rules and regulations.
• A minimum of four training sessions with an
experienced volunteer or staff member in your assigned service area, with a
competency evaluation to follow.
Photo ID & Uniforms
• All Volunteers must wear a photo identification
badge when you are at the hospital for any official purpose; i.e., service,
orientations, meetings, etc. We will arrange to have this done in the Human
Resources Department.
• All volunteers must be in uniform according to
dress code while performing service duties or representing the hospital.
Uniforms are sold in the Volunteer Services Office and range in price from
$16.00 to $32.00. We can lend you a training uniform (cobbler's apron) if
an order must be placed for your desired style and size.
Auxiliary/Membership Dues
You will be invited to join the Winter Haven Hospital
Auxiliary and Membership dues are $5.00 per year. As a member, you will
receive much personal satisfaction by being a part of all special fund
raising events that benefit the many patient care projects and health
related scholarships provided by the Auxiliary. You many also elect to
serve in a leadership role on the Auxiliary Board.
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