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Volunteer At The Inpatient Unit

To serve meals and collect trays afterwards.
To keep patients’ water jugs replenished with iced water.
To arrange and display flowers as required around the Hospice and to maintain the appearance of the flower arrangements.
To make drinks for patients and visitors as required.
To keep the beverage area clean and tidy, including washing up crockery after visitor’s drinks.
To spend time talking to patients and relatives who require some company.
To assist in maintaining a tidy environment with emphasis on safety eg. trip hazards, wet surfaces and to assist in keeping the surfaces clean
To alert members of the nursing staff to patient’s needs eg. patient wants assistance in mobilising, sitting up, eating food and/or drinks.
To make a drink for the nursing staff/doctor on occasions if busy
and other duties as requested from time to time by the nursing staff or Voluntary Services Manager

Inpatient Unit volunteers report to the Inpatient Unit Sister and Voluntary Services Manager