This month we are focussing on our roles at Congleton War Memorial hospital.
There are currently two opportunities at Congleton.
Firstly, the Aston Ward is looking for Ward Helpers to support the patients and staff in their intermediate care ward. Tasks include:-
- Talking to patients and engaging in activities with them
- Making refreshments for patients
- Talking to anxious patients
- Assisting patients in wheelchairs
- Helping staff with general administration and tidying
- Running errands for patients and staff
- Supporting at mealtimes
Secondly, the Diagnostics Centre are looking for Welcome Volunteers to help support the Reception Team and greet Outpatients arriving for appointments. Tasks include:-
- Giving directions to people who have just arrived on site
- Encouraging people to use the outpatients' check-in kiosk
- Transporting patients in wheelchairs to their destination
- Completing errands and additional requests
- Carrying out admin tasks including photocopying and filing
- Conducting surveys with patients to gain valuable feedback
- Sitting with anxious patients
- Helping with many ad hoc inquiries, in line with appropriate volunteer tasks
To find out more information about volunteering at East Cheshire NHS Trust, please click here.
If you would like to discuss the role with a member of the Volunteer Team, you can contact us on ecn-tr.volunteering@nhs.net. Alternatively, you can call 01625 661974.
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