MediCinema Patient Assistant

ROLE DESCRIPTION FOR VOLUNTEERS

MediCinema

The primary role of the volunteer is to escort patients to/from wards and accompany them during the film screening at the MediCinema Auditorium.  This role will be quite physically demanding as volunteers will be expected to make several trips back/forth to wards to collect patients prior to and following screening.

Duties

• Reporting to the Cinema Manager at beginning of every shift
• Preparation of Cinema to appropriate cleanliness standard
• Delegation of tasks from Cinema Manager

Typical Tasks

• Cinema Manager will provide direction/instruction to volunteers to enable them to work within carefully planned and coordinated process of escorting patients to auditorium.
• Escort patients to/from auditorium (this could include pushing wheelchairs and or sometimes a patient in a bed).
• Supervision of patients who are waiting for film to begin within auditorium.
• Accompany patients to toilet during film screening.
• Assist with any re-arranging and light cleaning required in auditorium prior to and following film screening.

On Arrival

On arrival volunteers should report to the MediCinema Auditorium.

Absence

If for any reason volunteers are unable to attend, it is very important that they call and leave a message with the Cinema Manager.  Please advise in advance of planned holidays.

General

Please advise Voluntary & Service Development Manager if there are any general issues in relation to your volunteer work that you feel you need to discuss.

Additional Comments

Please ensure that you wear your ID Badge and T-Shirt at all times.

It must be visible to both patients and staff in order for them to identify your role at the RVI.

Volunteers must maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Thank You for Volunteering for MediCinema to help enrich the quality of life for patients at The Royal Victoria Infirmary.