Hospital Guide/ Patient Support Volunteer

5 days ago

Adelaide, Australia SEEK Volunteer Full time

St Andrew’s Hospital is the largest, independent private hospital in Australia. For over 80 years we have been providing medical and surgical excellence to South Australians, and today we are home to the most comprehensive cancer facilities in the state.

The St Andrew’s Hospital Foundation exists to support St Andrew’s Hospital. We raise funds to provide our hospital with financial support, enabling St Andrew’s to maintain state of the art equipment and facilities and to provide specialised staff education and training.

St Andrew’s Hospital Foundation has a long history of supporting a community of volunteers who are deeply and personally connected to the hospital and wish to make a meaningful contribution.

The heart of our volunteer service is our Patient Support Team. We are expanding our services to offer a morning and afternoon shift, therefore we are seeking friendly people available to join our team for shift from 7-10am,10-1pm or 1pm-4pm.

Duties include:

Welcoming and directing visitors to the HospitalEscorting Patients who are being admitted to the HospitalHelping with luggage (if appropriate training has been completed)Providing information to patients regarding the function of equipment in their rooms e.g. TV, bed adjustment and call bell.

Training will be provided.

As St Andrew's Hospital highly values our volunteers, you will be invited to attend regular social functions, training and celebrations.

The Foundation provides volunteers with lunch and a drink option on days a shift is completed.

St Andrew's volunteers are entitled to a number of benefits including discounts for on site pharmacies and imaging, plus complimentary attendance at St Andrew's Emergency Department.

All volunteers are required to attend corporate Induction and undergo a National Police Clearance (at no cost to the volunteer)

Centrelink Volunteers , Wheelchair Access , Young Adults, 18 - 24

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Training

Will be provided

Time required

At least 1 x 3 hour shift per week.

Requirements

- National Police Certificate

A police check will be conducted prior to commencement at no cost to the volunteer.*Please note:It’s important that organisations continue to monitor and follow the advice and guidelines of both State or Territory, and Federal Governments in relation to the latest COVID-19 and Flu vaccination requirements.* As each organisation provides different levels/types of insurance, volunteers are reminded to check with the organisation as to the type of insurance provided for volunteers (e.g. Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance).* Best practice volunteer involvement recommends that a volunteer role should not be more than 15-16 hours per week.

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