Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Ward Helper
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a charity providing volunteering within healthcare to transform the way that care is provided. The organisation serves a large and diverse local population, playing a crucial role in delivering high-quality healthcare services to patients, and serving the community also by maximising the opportunities available to volunteers.
Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:
In this role you be supporting the smooth and efficient operation of patient care within the hospital ward. As a Ward Helper Volunteer, you will improve your communication skills, empathy and ability to contribute to the well-being and care of others.
Typical duties include:
- Offering emotional support and companionship to patients
- Assisting patients with various daily activities
- Assisting with meal times and ensuring that dietary preferences and restrictions are considered
- Supporting Nursing staff running errands
Please note, this organisation requires a minimum 6 months commitment for 4 hours per week in addition to two references and a DBS check (fully funded).
Additional Benefits:
- Volunteering Hours to go towards the Brunel Volunteers Award
- Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript