North Eastern Cancer Centre Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to provide ward support to the patients in the NECC.
Days: Monday to Friday, negotiable
Times: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Tasks and Duties:
- Assist the families and new patients of chemotherapy/radiation through the process on their first visit to the unit
- Sit with families and patients and inform them of the available facilities in the hospital and in the unit,
- Assist with Tea, coffee and Sandwiches in the chemo unit and in the waiting area, giving patients warm blankets if needed and refilling the blanket warmer.
- Checking that patients have their next appointments booked before leaving.
- Wipe down everything (chair etc) after patient has finished treatment
Other Duties
- Back of house assistance for with miscellaneous tasks such as restocking masks, gloves (PPE) organising trolleys and non-patient contact duties
- Make up oral treatment chemo packs when requested by nursing staff
Other Requirements:
BARE BELOW THE ELBOWS
- Hand and wrist jewellery (including wrist watches and fitness bands) are not to
be worn in the clinical area, with the exception of a medical alert bracelet
and/or a single, plain, non-porous ring. - Long sleeved clothing is not recommended, but if worn needs to be rolled up
above the elbow so as not to interfere with hand hygiene practice. - Nails are to be short, clean and unvarnished.
- Artificial nails are not to be worn
Required:
- National Police Check
Contact - Micelle Hart - 0466 781 624
The next steps towards volunteering:
Please complete the following steps in the order listed to ensure your application is processed
1. Click on the "Fill in an application" on the right hand side of the screen. Please ensure this is completed before going to Step 2.
2. Complete a Lyell McEwin application - Click here
