Volunteer Patient Escort Bradford Hospice
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Job Summary
Transport is a vital part of ensuring patients can access the care and support they need.
As a Minibus Escort Volunteer youll accompany patients on their journeys to and from the hospice for wellbeing services appointments or to return home. By offering reassurance conversation and practical assistance during travel youll make a real difference to their experience and help Marie Curie deliver compassionate care in a practical and supportive way.
Time: Anytime between 9am and 4:30pm
Location: Marie Curie Hospice Maudsley Street Bradford BD3 9LE
Criteria:Minimum 18 years of age.
- Assist with patient mobility to and from our Marie Curie vehicle
- Help ensure passengers travel safely including correct use of restraints
- Provide friendly support and interaction
- Monitor patients during journeys and report any concerns
- Ensure equipment and belongings are safely secured
- Refer any medical social or personal concerns expressed by patients to staff
- Ensure vehicle space and any equipment are clean safe and ready for use
- Friendly reliable and bring a positive attitude
- A courteous and caring manner
- Comfortable talking to people from all walks of life
- Responsible driver and considerate of patient needs
- Respect for confidentiality and boundaries
- Full training ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
- Full Induction in preparation of using the Marie Curie Minibus and any use of equipment
- Use existing skills or gain new ones
- Regular updates on the difference you are making
- Recognition for your time
- Reasonable travel and expenses covered
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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
