General Ward Assistants

St John of God Murdoch (Supported by Volunteer Melville!)

These volunteering roles are based on the concept of bringing our hospital Values to life through hospitality to our patients and enhancing their experience during their stay through person centred care. As a secondary response supporting some of the daily interactions on a hospital ward is included. No clinical or aligned nursing duties are undertaken with the primary response being the provision of hospitality.

Murdoch Hospital is seeking people who meet the essential personal criteria to enhance the experience of our patients during their stay particularly in regard to engagement, communication & empathetic listening in what can be, stressful times for a patient. Due to the priority of safety for our patients, generic hospital & specific role related training is provided. The roles require considerable standing & walking up to a 4-hour period. Applicants should have a reasonable level of fitness, be mature in approach & have excellent communication skills to encompass a diverse range of people.

There are a number of roles available in wards with various specialities across the hospital.

Bridget Clancy Ward (General Surgery) 8am to 12 noon Position no: 52020A Wednesday, weekly Position no: 52020B Thursday, weekly

St Catherine’s Ward (General Surgery) 8am to 12 noon Position no: 52020C Tuesday, weekly Position no: 52020D Thursday, weekly Position no: 52020E Friday, weekly

St Emilie’s Ward (Respiratory/Cardiology) 8am to 12 pm Position no: 52020F Wednesday, weekly

St Francis Ward (Orthopaedics) 8am to 12 pm Position no: 52020G Thursday, weekly Position no: 52020H Friday, weekly

St Joseph’s ward (Medical) 8am to 12 pm Position no: 52020I Monday, fortnightly Position no: 52020J Tuesday, weekly Position no: 52020K Thursday, weekly Position no: 52020L Friday, weekly

St Rose Ward (Orthopaedics) 8am to 12 pm Position no: 52020M Tuesday, weekly Position no: 52020N Thursday, weekly

Thomas Furlong (Medical/Oncology) 8am to 12 pm Position no: 52020Q Tuesday, weekly Position no: 52020R Wednesday, weekly Position no: 52020P Thursday, weekly Position no: 52018O Friday, weekly

Consideration may be given to engaging fortnightly for some of these roles.

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.

Murdoch WA
Regular - more than 6 months
Health

Type of work

Companionship & Social Support

Training

Induction and training. The roles require considerable standing & walking up to a 4-hour period.

Time required

One Year Commitment . Various Shifts Monday - Firday

Requirements

National Police Certificate

To be considered for a volunteer caregiver role, you must: •have excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with a diverse range of people and interact with empathy, patience and understanding •regard yourself as a people person who is interested and approachable in assisting and supporting a range of people from the community •be over 18 years of age •have a friendly, helpful and mature disposition and have a general positive attitude to contribute to a patient’s sense of wellbeing and the experience of their family and friends •understand the concept of professional boundaries when engaging with patients and their families •understand the importance of confidentiality and privacy •have the time to commit to a volunteering role with ongoing reliable attendance for a minimum period of 12 months •be prepared to attend an information and interview session •be willing to undertake and complete an orientation session and induction into the role •be able and willing to undertake and complete a certificate standard, an on-line short generic healthcare related training module. This is to be completed in your own time and has an annual refresher requirement. Medium computer skills are required. •be prepared to undergo certain personal checks (e.g. 100 point Identification check; National Police check) and sign adherence to hospital policies and procedures •understand and support the Mission and Values of St John of God Hospital Murdoch •be non-judgemental and open to the diversity of people from differing spiritual and religious beliefs, ideas, cultures, religions, philosophies, attitudes and expectations that you may come in contact with while a volunteer caregiver.

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