Modbury Hospital

Volunteers work in partnership with paid staff of the ward or community, under the supervision of Team Leader/Ad NUM/Office Manager and Art Therapist to enhance the quality of Palliative Care experience in a “non - clinical holistic way” for patients as well as the relatives and friends of the patients.

Duties

• Conversing with a person who has a need to talk/or sitting in silence as required.

• Offering patients, families, and friends’ refreshments, ensuring you have checked the patient’s dietary requirements with nursing staff.
• Orientate relatives and friends to the ward and cafeteria.
• Assist in meal set up only (trays, lids, table clearing) once ISS has delivered meals to the patient.
• Make toast when appropriate.
• Ensure patients & family area is clean and tidy.

These are only some of the duties you will perform.

• Prior experience working in a similar environment is preferable but not essential.

Shifts:

• Monday to Sunday 
• Morning 7.30am to 11.30am
• Afternoon 11.30am to 3.30pm
• Late afternoon - 3.30pm to 7.30pm