Locations: Lynwood, Sunninghill, Ascot
Responsible to: Lynwood Nursing Team and Head Nurse
Field of volunteering:
- Caring for older people and vulnerable adults.
- Socialising with residents.
Would suit:
- Someone wanting to make a direct difference to peoples' lives.
- Anyone who wants to do something worthwhile in their spare time.
- Anyone looking to learn new skills and experiences.
- People looking to develop confidence and communication skills.
- Anyone looking to gain experience in a caring, medical or charity environment.
- Someone who is looking for a long-term volunteering position.
General duties and responsibilities:
- To follow staffs' instructions regarding residents (e.g. helping residents to walk, tidy up etc.).
- Supporting residents: read to them, help to write their letters, discuss current affairs.
- Chat to residents.
- Help organise and participate in activities and games.
- Make tea/coffee and assist residents.
Applicant requirements:
- Empathetic, caring and understanding individual.
- Patient individual with good listening skills.
- Individuals will be CRB checked.
- Reliable and punctual individual.
- Willing to volunteer regularly over a long period of time.
- Must be willing to travel to the Residential Centres.
Volunteering hours:
- Flexible.
Training:
- On the role training and full time support will be provided.
Reimbursement of expenses:
- Travel expenses to and from Lynwood.
- Any agreed by the Matron.
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