Inpatient Unit Assistant

Purpose of this role

Inpatient Unit Housekeeper Assistants provide invaluable support to staff, patients and their families and carers within the Unit throughout the day. They provide much needed assistance to the smooth running of the unit, providing both practical and emotional support. 

Main tasks

·        To assist in the patient kitchen  

·        Assistance with preparation, serving and clearing of food and drinks

·        Completing menu choices with patients for main kitchen

·        Delivering patient meals cooked by our resident chef

·        Welcoming new visitors and supporting families and carers in the unit 

·        Relaying patient queries and passing on information to nursing staff

·        Checking and restocking IPU kitchen cupboards

·        Checking and changing flowers, watering plants inside and in the garden

·        Assisting with laundry

Assisting with additional ad hoc duties on request, as and when required to support the In-Patient Unit, as directed by staff member 

What are we looking for?

Age 17+ (Under 18s should be accompanied by another volunteer on their shift)

·        Able to maintain confidentiality

·        Excellent communication skills

·        Flexibility and ability to commit to regular hours

·        Ability to work independently/using initiative when required 

Training and support

·        there will be a named line manager who will provide ongoing support

·        there will be some mandatory training that you will need to complete at the start of your volunteering with us and then periodically afterwards as refresher training which will include data security and confidentiality

·        your line manager will organise training specific to your role