Ward Visitor

NHS Tayside (Angus)
VO78629

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.

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Arbroath Infirmary and Whitehills Health and Community Care Centre

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Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

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Frequency & commitment

There are a variety of options for volunteering, morning, afternoon, evening and weekend volunteering is available.

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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