NHS Kindness Companion
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
Kindness Companion Assisting patients and staff on our Wards.
Patient interaction- keeping company/games/puzzles Assisting at mealtimes after training /encouraging and supporting patients to eat. Replenishing patient’s water jugs. Meets and greets visitors Answering the ward telephone if required Housekeeping tasks Stock levels checks Time Commitment: Various days/times Starting with one day with a view to increasing to two days per week
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Entertainment,Support Work
Cleaning & Tidying, Teamwork, Talking To Others, Listening
Caring/understanding and patient Willingness to help with a variety of tasks often unsupervised.
Training and Support: Full training on all aspects of the role. Regular updates on organisational activities. Support, advice and guidance. Reimbursement of expenses: • Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed: • mileage costs @ 45p per mile and public transport costs • Free parking permit
Minimum 6 months
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Canterbury district Ashford district Thanet district Dover district Folkestone district
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