What We Do
“When you’re waiting and anxious, sometimes all you need is kindness, a smile or a warm blanket.”
“We are completely integrated into the fabric of the high pressure environment of the ED. We do whatever we can to ease the pressure on the medical staff.”
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Provide practical support (refreshments, directions).
Provide emotional support (listening, warm blanket, human touch).
Provide company and care for patients who are alone.
Comfort patients receiving minor procedures.
Support visiting families.
Ease patient boredom with distraction activities.
Make beds.
Prepare bays for patients.
Restock supplies.
Manage donated wardrobe items.
