Supporters in Care - Voluntary

The Dutch Red Cross helps people in need, around the corner and far away, from our hearts and with our sleeves rolled up, that's what we stand for. We do this with many volunteers who work every day. Heroes who take a step forward when the going gets tough. Who put their shoulders to the wheel when necessary. So that in times of need no one is alone. We also offer comprehensive humanitarian aid to people in need, who are vulnerable or who are victims of a natural disaster or crisis. We operate worldwide from our seven founding principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntariness, unity and universality.

Nursing homes, nursing homes and hospitals can sometimes suffer from ad hoc staff shortages.

If this jeopardizes the continuity of care for the patients or residents, Red Cross volunteers support the healthcare professionals in the General Daily Life Operations (ADL). It is always about short but very (decisive) strong bets. In this way we keep the self-reliance, (living) pleasure and relaxation for the residents as optimal as possible.

In order to be able to meet this ad hoc and temporary demand for help from the care institutions, the Red Cross Gooi & Utrecht wants to train a pool of approximately 30 volunteers (additionally) to become fully-fledged Supporters in Care within the foreseeable future.

We are immediately looking for a volunteer for District Gooi & Utrecht:

Supporters in Healthcare 

Volunteer for +/- 7 hours per week.

What are you going to do 

• You support the healthcare professionals with the General Daily Life Activities (ADL) such as: helping with washing, dressing, help with going to the toilet, putting on and taking off compression stockings, getting in and out of bed, offering guidance with the use of aids such as a wheelchair and support during meal times.
• You have an eye, ear and heart for the well-being of patients and residents.

The requested deployability is at least one shift (6 to 8 hours per shift) every two weeks. On the work floor of the healthcare institution in question, you interact with the responsible healthcare professional(s). You will be supported by the Peel om de Zorg Coordinator from the Red Cross.

What are you bringing? 

• You are attentive, caring and flexible and can work independently.
• You communicate clearly and in a timely manner about wishes and tasks with both colleagues in the workplace and with your Red Cross colleagues
• You are friendly and safe and perhaps already at home in care

What do you get? 

A volunteer position in which you can completely lose your caring talent! You will receive a tailor-made training and you will become a colleague in an enthusiastic and involved team. Planning your employability is always done in consultation. There are also plenty of opportunities at the Red Cross to increase your expertise and develop your talents. A travel allowance applies.

Interested? 

Are you one of those upcoming Red Cross Supporters in Healthcare (volunteer)? Then sign up for the Introduction Meeting on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 !

You can easily apply directly by sending an e-mail by using the button next to this vacancy.

The Red Cross Utrecht will then invite you shortly for a further exploratory meeting.

Important:

• Everyone is welcome to comment! We are especially curious about your drive.
• Please indicate your availability in your response.
• And add (if already in your possession) your Red Cross contact number.

If you want more information first, please contact Lotte Maathuis

We only use your data for this specific application procedure and your data is always sent and stored securely.

This vacancy will be closed as soon as we have found a suitable candidate.