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Hospital Ward Volunteer

Organisation:
Nurse Maude
Location:
Merivale
Category:
Health & Medical
Hours:
Working Hours

Feed patients their meals and provide companionship to the hospital patients. This includes: assisting with daily activities, reading the newspaper, interactive games, arts and crafts, wheelchair strolls, hand massage etc. Orientation and ongoing training is provided.

Requirements:

Ability to speak and understand basic English. Patience and compassion. An interest in working with the elderly. We are a service that is subject to mandatory vaccination requirements. To be able to meet the time commitment outlined.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

A minimum of one three hour shift weekly is required. Shifts are either 10am-1pm or 12 noon-3pm.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

Ref: 97

Health & Medical


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In applying for this position I confirm that I have read the requirements of the position and believe I have the skills and attributes required to carry out this role safely and effectively.

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Background Check

Applicants for this role are required to undergo Police vetting. You can find out more about this process on the Police website:
http://www.police.govt.nz/advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting/information-about-vetting

Reason a check is required:

Working with vulnerable adults.

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