Cancer Support Home Assistant

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Cancer Support Home Assistant reports to the Cancer Support Home Manager. This position is responsible for upholding the CSH mission to provide hope and comfort to those on a cancer journey.  This includes assisting with all CSH programs. This position will assist data entry and participate in community events. 

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Provide service to clients and guests
• Thorough knowledge of the operation of the boutique, adept at assisting clients in the boutique, and assisting manager with maintaining inventory
• Enter client information into the database and ensure accuracy
• Assist with overnight lodging requests and lodging calendar as needed
• Perform overnight lodging guest check-in process and provide facility tours
• Assist with needs during overnight lodging guests stays
• Assist with planning and facilitating weekly connection activities
• Partner with leadership to create social media and newsletter content
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED, required.

Licensure/Certifications: N/A

Experience: Previous experience with a nonprofit organization, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 60% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment and 40% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Notice: This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities, or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.