Volunteer for nursing ward A4VA

Job description:

• The volunteer ensures a pleasant, inviting atmosphere in the day care center or patient room.
• The volunteer offers patients coffee and tea.
• The volunteer accompanies patients to the day care center.
• The volunteer walks among patients to offer a moment of contact in their room.
• The volunteer supports the department with any non-care-related tasks.
• The volunteer can take a short walk with the patient on the ward.
• The volunteer supports the (individual) patient, for example, by listening to music, chatting, reading the newspaper together, or playing a game.
• The volunteer implements department-specific infection prevention measures, such as wearing a face mask when the patient is present.

What we require:

• You recognize yourself as an open, enthusiastic, and hospitable person.
• You have a presentable appearance.
• You have strong communication skills.
• You are patient.
• You are a good listener.
• You possess empathy.
• You are comfortable interacting with patients whose health may fluctuate rapidly and/or whose life expectancy may be short.
• You have the ability to put things into perspective.
• You have a sense of humor.

Our criteria
To be eligible for volunteer work, you must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum age of 21.
• You enjoy pioneering the launch of a new department.
• Good physical condition. 
• Mobility: Depending on the type of volunteer work, mobility may be important. Some tasks may be physically demanding, such as escorting patients to different departments.
• Endurance: Volunteers may be exposed to prolonged periods of standing, walking, or other physical activities. It is important that volunteers have reasonable endurance to perform their tasks effectively.
• Physical health: General good health is often required to ensure that volunteers can perform their tasks safely and effectively.
• Hygiene: In a medical environment, compliance with hygiene standards is essential.
• Volunteers must be aware of and act in accordance with applicable hygiene regulations.
• Good command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written.
• Not a student.
• No (social) internship opportunities.
• Availability of at least one half-day per week. The working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with the possibility of later extension to Monday and Friday.
• Ability to work independently is required.
• Availability for at least 12 months of volunteering.
• Familiarity with our Volunteer Guide.