Inpatient Ward volunteers will assist staff to provide an environment, which is both conducive to the recovery and rehabilitation of the patients and welcoming to their relatives and other visitors to the ward. The postholder will carry out the role under the day-to-day supervision of the nominated “Volunteer Buddy” and will only undertake tasks (listed below) for which the postholder has been trained and is deemed competent.
- Serving refreshments and chatting to improve companionship
- Assisting Patients at Mealtimes (breakfast, lunch and suppertime)
- Helping to make patient beds
- Visiting Patients that may not have visitor
- Assisting the Ward Therapists - with activities using your skills and interests