West Middlesex University Hospital is recruiting for Mealtime Ward Helper. As a Mealtime Ward Helper, you will have a key role to play during ward mealtimes on the adult inpatient wards. You will work alongside the clinical colleagues to support patients; ensuring they are ready to eat and helping them to eat. Also involves creating a pleasant and relaxing environment for people to enjoy their meals. You will support a number of wards depending on where the demand is.
The ward helper role is a very popular role as it provides patient contact and a good insight and experience of working in a hospital. The role provides the ward with an extra pair of hands, assisting with non-clinical tasks such as talking to patients, supporting patients during meal times, making drinks and running errands for staff and patients.
· Time commitment is for at least one shift per week
· Shift are from 11.30am to 13.30hrs and 17.00hrs to 19.30hrs on weekdays and weekends
Age: 16+
Pre-placement checks and training before you start your volunteering journey:
· You will be expected to complete a 90 minute training session for this role which will include how to feed a patient safely
· You must have an enhanced criminal record check (DBS) for this role. If you do not have one already, we can organise and pay for one
· Declare any health conditions or disabilities which may impact your volunteering
· Complete three online E-learning modules
· Attend the Trust’s core volunteer training (currently a 1-hour online session)
· Attend a detailed briefing and an induction on your first visit
· Shadow an existing volunteer if appropriate.
Please express interest via the Work Hounslow website and one our business support team member will contact you.
- Posted 21 days ago
- Work Hounslow
- Job ref: J2534
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