Adventist Health Bakersfield

Adventist Health Bakersfield is a 254–bed facility located in Bakersfield and serving Kern County, California. The medical campus is part of Adventist Health and previously was called San Joaquin Community Hospital. San Joaquin Community Hospital, dba Adventist Health Bakersfield (AHBD), provides quality medical healthcare regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay. Although, reimbursement for services rendered is critical to the operation and stability of San Joaquin Community Hospital, the organization recognizes that not all individuals possess the ability to pay for essential medical services. Volunteer Opportunities General Assistance Non-medical assistance to patients and their families. Support the need of the department to allow the medical team to focus on patient care. Assist in non-direct patient care office areas. The Gift Gallery The boutique-style gift shop at Adventist Health Bakersfield and Delano is where volunteers help customers find that special gift or delicious snack. Hospice Must be 18 years of age or older. Volunteers support our patients by assisting in the business office or making personal visits to our patients’ homes. Please contact Adventist Health Home Care at (661) 863-2160 for more information. ER Angels Must be 21 years of age or older. Volunteers help ease stressful situations that can arise from an ER visit. The volunteers for this program will offer non-medical assistance to patients and their families, allowing ER staff to focus on patient care. Pet Therapy Program Volunteers and their certified therapy dogs provide comfort and puppy love visiting with our patients, visitors and staff. If you want to help others and apply as a volunteer, please, go to page https://www.adventisthealth.org/bakersfield/about-us/volunteer/ Our website is https://www.adventisthealth.org/bakersfield/, contact phone is (661) 863-2160