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Online Volunteer Application Form
Alternatively, you can still apply for this role by downloading the Application Form at the bottom of this page, completing it and returning either through uploading onto our online form found on this page, or via email to vs@wakefieldhospice.co.uk
Role Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Volunteer HCA’s to join our Hospice Team, carrying out assigned tasks associated with patient care in support of and supervised by a professionally qualified nurse, in both our In-Patient and Day Therapy Units.
As part of your role, your tasks may include:
- Assisting the professionally qualified staff and HCAs in providing patient care and support, during a 24-hour period of care
- Providing a compassionate, holistic approach to the care of patients, families and carers
- Assisting individuals in choosing and participating in activities that are meaningful to them
- Maintaining effective verbal and written communication with all staff regarding patient and family matters, as appropriate.
- Liaison with other Hospice staff to ensure the wellbeing and comfort of the patient.
- Co-operation with the promotion of good staff morale, supporting and assisting all grades and voluntary staff, as appropriate.
- Establishing good liaison with patient’s relatives and all visitors to the Hospice.
- Ensuring that any complaints are met with a tactful and sympathetic response and that they are reported in accordance with Hospice policy.
- Reporting accidents involving staff, patients and visitors to the Hospice and submitting written reports on request.
- Participating in daily handover meetings, receiving verbal report from staff or listening to Dictaphone recording
- Participating in the ordering of stores and new supplies, as required, with due regard to economy.
- Being aware of the importance of efficiency and cost effectiveness within the Hospice and acting accordingly
- Any other tasks which may from time to time be requested.