What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer – Blue Mountain Care Center position at Blue Mountain Hospital District?
Schedule: Volunteer
Job Location Type: On-site
Job Location: Blue Mountain Care Cetner, Prairie City, OR
Make a Difference on the Lives of Seniors
Blue Mountain Care Center is seeking compassionate and dependable volunteers to help enhance the quality of life for residents in our long-term care facility. Volunteers play an important role in providing companionship, social engagement, and support to our residents while helping create a warm, welcoming environment.
Volunteer Opportunities
As a Volunteer, you may:
- Visit and socialize with residents through friendly conversation.
- Assist with recreational activities, games, crafts, music programs, and special events.
- Read books, newspapers, or letters to residents.
- Accompany residents on walks within the facility or outdoor areas.
- Support staff with activity setup and cleanup.
- Help celebrate birthdays, holidays, and community events.
- Provide one-on-one companionship to residents who may be isolated or have limited family visits.
- Assist with or other volunteer programs, as available.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a volunteer application and interview.
- Criminal record and vulnerable sector check (as required by regulations).
- Completion of facility orientation and training.
- Compliance with infection prevention and safety protocols
Benefits of Volunteering
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors.
- Gain valuable experience in healthcare, social services, or community support.
- Develop interpersonal and communication skills.
- Earn volunteer hours for school, professional development, or community service requirements.
- Become part of a caring and supportive team.
For More Information, Contact
Human Resources
humanresources@bluemountainhospital.org | 541-575-3820
Why Blue Mountain Hospital District & Grant County?
The Blue Mountain Hospital District (BMHD) is located in Grant County, Oregon, at the heart of the John Day River, in beautiful, rural, Eastern Oregon. Our District is comprised of a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), a Family & Rural Medicine Clinic, Home Care and Hospice, Emergency Medical Services, an Intermediate Care Center, and all of the supporting ancillary departments necessary to care for the health and wellness of our community.
Our District spans from John Day to Prairie City, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Blue Mountains. The Strawberry Mountain Range and John Day River Valley offer a variety of outdoor activities, from abundant hiking/mountain biking/horse riding trails to high and low lakes and ponds.
Our area is known to be a “go-to” place not just for recreation, but also for big game hunting and fishing! Join our family-like team and settle into a lifestyle that is hard to beat!
For more information on our area, visit our Grant County Chamber of Commerce page at: https://www.gcoregonlive.com/
Salary : $44,416 - $66,375