Reception & Hospice Support Volunteer West Midlands Hospice
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Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Volunteers are vital in helping to ensure that our hospices run effectively. We are looking for volunteers to support with the day to day running of the hospice reception as well as providing a welcoming environment for our patients and their families.
Availability: Saturday or Sunday 10am - 2pm or 2pm - 6pm
Criteria: Minimum aged 18 years or older
What we need you to do
- Warmly welcome and greet everyone entering the hospice ensuring security guidelines are followed
- Receive deliveries and notify relevant staff
- Handle telephone calls with a polite manner and relay messages
- Escort visitors to areas within the hospice
- Communicate patient arrivals to relevant staff
- Assist with transport needs - booking taxis
What skills or experience do you need
- Friendly reliable and positive attitude
- Courteous and helpful manner
- Comfortable engaging with people from all walks of life
- Organised and self-motivated
- Committed to delivering excellent service
- Team player with the ability to work independently
- Respectful of confidentiality and boundaries
- Willing to share information appropriately with your Volunteer Manager
What we can offer you
- Full training ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
- Be part of a passionate supportive hospice team
- Opportunity to make a difference to peoples lives
- Recognition for your time
Perks:
- Out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed
- Access to discounts on shopping travel entertainment and more
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Catheter Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Patient Care
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Hospice Care
- Vital Signs Experience
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Medical Imaging
- Catheterization
- Cerner
About Company
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and t ... View more
