Ward volunteers are welcome companions to patients; listening and talking with them as well as getting involved in activities in and around the ward.
Core Duties include
Ø To listen to and talk with patients
Ø To read newspapers / books/ letters to patients
Ø To take patients out of ward e.g. for a coffee
Ø To help ward staff with provision of refreshments
Ø To help patients complete menus
Ø To provide companionship to patients who may have few visitors
Ø Assist visitors to the ward with infection control procedures.
Ø Any other duties the Senior Charge Nurse has risk assessed and deemed suitable.
If you are interested in becoming a Ward Visitor please get in touch.
To provide healthcare of the highest quality through commitment to professional excellence, teaching and research
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There are a variety of options for volunteering, morning, afternoon, evening and weekend volunteering is available.
Travel details: Arbroath Infirmary and Whitehills Health and Community Care Centre
Minimum age: 16
Expenses paid: Yes