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Ward Volunteer - Mealtimes Assistants
When We Need You
From 13/07/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
To provide support to patients during their stay in hospital and help improve their overall experience. Ward volunteers compliment the work of paid staff through offering assistance at mealtimes (as directed by staff) and helping to create a relaxed and friendly environment for patients through general befriending or activities. Training is provided on handling patients and necessary food/hygiene and health & safety issues.
Availability
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About NHS Ayrshire & Arran
NHS Ayrshire & Arran provides a comprehensive range of high quality health services. We are committed to involving local communities and partners in shaping health services that are important to the people of Ayrshire and Arran. Actions, directions and future developments form the basis of the Ayrshire and Arran Local Health Plan.
Skills & Experience
We are looking for approximately 20 volunteers at the moment. Ability to work as a team-player, ability to communicate well with patients and willingness to undertake any necessary training as outlined by staff. Any previous experience of working in healthcare would be advantageous.
Travel Details
Currently opportunities are available in Ayr Hospital, Crosshouse and Ayrshire Central.
Restrictions
Must be reliable and committed, friendly and empathetic towards patients, willing to undertake training as required.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Induction covering all usual aspects i.e Health and Safety, Hand Hygiene, Moving & Handling, Violence & Aggression etc. Also training session from Dietitian, speech and language therapist, occupational therapist. Food hygiene training & ward induction.
Work Type
Care / Support worker
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Expenses Detail
Commuting rate from home to base.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2 hours weekly over a 6 month period.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
20
Reference Code
20-669
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Rm 74, Eglinton House
Ailsa Hospital
Dalmellington Road
Ayr
Scotland
KA6 6AB
Contact: Donna Murray
Tel: 01292-513669
Email: Donna.Murray@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Website: http://www.nhsayrshireand...
