JOB DESCRIPTION FORM



PINEWOOD NURSING HOME

JOB DESCRIPTION

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|Job title |Volunteer visitor | |

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|Grade |N/A | |

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|Reports to |Quality Assurance Supervisor | |

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|Position Summary |

|Main functions |

| |To visit and spend quality time with the residents of the nursing home. | |

| |Undertake varied tasks aimed at increasing the quality of life of each resident. | |

| |Tasks may be: | |

| |One to one visiting | |

| |Walks in the outdoors or in bad weather indoors | |

| |Reading. Current affairs. Puzzles and quizzes. Music appreciation. Crafts. | |

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|Job Location |

| |Pinewood Chidham | |

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|Position in Structure – see organisational chart |

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|Particular aptitude/skill required |

|Essential: |

| |Honesty Empathy Interest in older people Good Communication Reliability | |

| |Non judgemental Committed to equality of opportunities Positive outlook | |

| |Understanding of the imperative to control the spread of infection and undertake all required actions to address this. | |

| |Uphold residents’ dignity at all times. | |

|Desirable: |

| |Particular interest or skill in an area such as music or crafts | |

| |Ability to facilitate group activities | |

| |This is an unpaid role however costs that have been previously agreed will be refunded | |

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