About the roles

Patient support volunteers play an important role in enhancing the service delivered at Calvary Hospitals. Duties may include welcoming patients and visitors, providing social support to patients, providing refreshments, answering ward call bells, restocking supplies in patient rooms, menu and mealtime assistance. Support may also be needed for running errands, basic administration tasks and escorting visitors and mobile patients around the hospital.

About Calvary

Calvary is a national provider of health, community and aged care services operating in six states and territories. Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need. We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer a rich and varied volunteer experience that is highly valued by Calvary staff, patients and visitors. We celebrate the contribution of our volunteers with formal and social events, training opportunities and regular feedback.

What you bring

• Ability to relate and engage with people from a diverse range of backgrounds
• Effective listening and clear communications skills
• Ability to be compassionate and empathetic
• Reliable and punctual
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to follow instructions and undertake duties with minimal supervision

How to join the team

To apply to join our team for a rewarding volunteer experience, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Sophie Teagle for the application form.

Successful applicants will need to provide evidence of full COVID vaccination and have a police clearance and a Working with Children Check initiated by Calvary (at no cost to the volunteer).