BEDSIDE MUSICIANS

DESCRIPTION:

Bedside music volunteers will have the opportunity to work in many units of the hospital including the medical units, intensive care units, and the hematology/oncology unit.  Volunteers will be asked to provide music entertainment, musical support, and music play activities at bedside.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 18 or older

Must have good judgment and ability to interact and play with patients and make them comfortable and happy.

Must be proficient on the instrument being played.  Formal lessons are preferred but not required. 

Must be willing to be observed by the music therapist periodically and receive feedback regarding role as a music volunteer.

COMPETENCIES:

Follow patient assignment list during shift focusing on priority patients and special request given by the Music Therapist.

On arrival to room, determine if it is a good time to work with patient. (i.e. If patient is speaking with the physician, please check back at a later time when the patient is available to interact.)

Provide 1:1 interactions to patients in isolation. This includes strict adherence to isolation signs in order to ensure the safety of all.

Be able to choose and provide age appropriate music to patients.

Know and learn a few current/popular songs.

Help bring patients to music group and help facilitate.

Clean instruments under appropriate infection prevention protocols after each patient use.

Aid the music therapist with non-patient care services, such as instrument maintenance, managing music library, organizing music donations, etc.

Provide feedback to Music Therapist on patient interactions at the end of shift.

When questions or concerns arise, volunteers should ask the Music Therapist or bedside nurse. 

Adapt to the changing needs of the patients and the patient unit.

Orientation and Training:

Complete an annual In-service review

Area specific orientation and training on the competencies above will be led by staff in the department listed at the top of this document. Both the volunteer trainee and staff trainer will sign the bottom of this document upon completion of training and a signed copy will be retained by the area.

General orientation is conducted by Volunteer Resources, which includes Service Excellence, Infection Control, Safety, Confidentiality, volunteer policies and procedures, and health screening prior to commencing their volunteer assignment.

DAYS AND TIMES:

Volunteers will be required to commit to 2-4 hours per week (same time each week) for a minimum of 6 months. Volunteer shifts are between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday. This schedule will be determined by the Music Therapist.

Patient Contact:

Yes

CURRENT OPENING:  2-4 hour time-frame on Fridays between 9 am - 4 pm.

DESCRIPTION:

To provide patients between the ages of newborn to 3 years old with literacy engagement and an introduction to early language skills through reading aloud.  L.O.L Volunteers read to hospitalized children at bedside, including in isolation rooms, while engaging the patients in early literacy experiences. Volunteers will work in a variety of patient care areas and will be required to work independently and comfortably around patients with complex medical conditions. Volunteers should be comfortable and experienced with holding infants, and comfortable engaging patients in a variety of stories.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 18 years or older.

Able to read to and with patients with excitement.

Able to lift and hold infants and toddlers with ease.

Ability to judge a situation and report back to staff

COMPETENCIES:

  Use a patient assignment list during shift to determine which      patients to visit, making note of priorities provided by Patient Academic Services Teacher's Aide.

        On arrival to room, determine if it is a good time to work with patient (i.e. If patient and/or family is speaking with the physician, please check back at a later time when patient is available to interact)

        Use a variety of literacy techniques, such as: using fun and playful voices while reading to make stories as interactive as possible, helping patient follow along with story by pointing to each word as you read left to right, allowing patient to be the storyteller, asking questions to gauge comprehension, etc.

        Be willing to work with patients of a variety of ages, typically from newborn to 3 years old, and sometimes chronologically older patients who are developmentally delayed.

        Provide feedback to Patient Academics Teacher's Aide on patient interactions at the end of shift.

        When questions or concerns arise, volunteers should ask the Patient Academics Teacher's Aide or bedside nurse.

        Adapt to the changing needs of the patients and the patient unit.

        Follow volunteer policies at all times.

ORIENTATION AND TRAINING:

Complete an annual In-service review

Area specific orientation and training on the competencies above will be led by staff in the department listed at the top of this document. Both the volunteer trainee and staff trainer will sign the bottom of this document upon completion of training and a signed copy will be retained by the area.

General orientation is conducted by Volunteer Resources, which includes Service Excellence, Infection Control, Safety, Confidentiality, volunteer policies and procedures, and health screening prior to commencing their volunteer assignment.

DAYS AND TIMES:

                Monday – Friday / 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / 2-3 hours per week

PATIENT CONTACT:

                Yes

DESCRIPTION:

LOBBY MUSICIANS

Lobby music volunteers play the piano or another instrument in the main hospital lobby to provide entertaining music for visitors and families visiting.  Interested volunteers must be able to work independently and follow instructions given by the Music Therapist.   

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 15 years or older.

Must have good judgment and ability to interact and play with patients and make them    comfortable and happy. 

Must be proficient on the instrument being played. 

Formal lessons are preferred but not required. 

Must be willing to be observed by the music therapist periodically and receive feedback regarding role as a music volunteer.

COMPETENCIES:

Be independent in playing music without direction.

Maintain equipment as necessary.

Be responsible for any instrument set up/take down.

Be able to choose and provide age appropriate music to patients.

Know and learn a few current/popular songs.

Engage in interactions with patients and families appropriately, such as smiling, responding greetings and/or compliments of music, answering questions, etc.

Adhere to the scheduled time for playing or notify music therapist of any changes.

Follow volunteer policies at all times.

Orientation and Training:

Complete an annual In-service review

Area specific orientation and training on the competencies above will be led by staff in the department listed at the top of this document. Both the volunteer trainee and staff trainer will sign the bottom of this document upon completion of training and a signed copy will be retained by the area.

General orientation is conducted by Volunteer Resources, which includes Service Excellence, Infection Control, Safety, Confidentiality, volunteer policies and procedures, and health screening prior to commencing their volunteer assignment.

DAYS AND TIMES:

Volunteers will be required to commit to 2-4 hours per week (same time each week) for a minimum of 6 months. Volunteer shifts are between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday. This schedule will be determined by the Music Therapist.

Patient Contact:

Yes