Volunteering Opportunities in Dorset

Role Summary

• To provide refreshments to patients and relatives after speaking to the Senior Nurse in Charge.  Noting ‘Nil by Mouth’ signs.  Must complete Food Hygiene training and attend yearly updates.
• To wipe down trollies and chairs
• To talk with patients liaising with the Nurse in charge
• After appropriate wheelchair training, transporting patients if required
• Food and Hydration rounds (see paragraph above)
• Sourcing specialist meals for patients as necessary
• Ensuring patients can access the trust portable phones to speak to loved ones
• Checking and obtaining additional stock as required e.g., pillows, blankets 
• Putting appropriate linen back on trollies as per local policy, e.g., canvas, draw sheet, pillow and blanket with folded property bag 
• Tidy around patient areas, keeping clutter free and wipe down 
• Reduce any hazards in the environment, ensuring equipment is returned to normal storage after use 
• Checking for any lost property after patient leaves to be able to reunite promptly 
• Offering to collect refreshments for staff if required
• If mobile - to respond to needs of the trust by rapidly responding to the needs of other areas or wards.
• If mobile to collect medicines from Pharmacy

Requirements

• Able to stand and walk or be mobile for long periods of time
• To use the correct procedure if reporting an emergency situation
• Be interested in the wellbeing of the community
• Be tactful and diplomatic
• Enjoy helping and linking with others
• Be able to work in a team
• Be observant
• Be discreet and maintain confidentiality
• Have compassion and understanding
• Be all encompassing and non-judgemental
• Have a flexible approach
• Be aware of an able to demonstrate the Trust Values