VOLUNTEER TOE NAIL CUTTING(CLINIC) ROLE DESCRIPTION
Role: / Foot Care Volunteer Toe nail Cutting / Clinic SettingReporting to: (staff member) / Project Co-ordinator
Brief overview of the
position: / To support a staff member at various foot care clinics and home visits with nail cutting and paperwork, etc.
Brief overview of the role: / The role involves:
· Helping to set up at clinics and meet and greet clients
· Nail cutting
· Helping to complete the relevant foot care paperwork and updating any information given
· Helping to document interactions on the foot care database along with any other info collected (eg change of address)
· Helping to re-book appointments and complete the banking sheet.
· Supporting staff with telephone calls and completing the phone log
· Helping staff to maintain relevant stock levels
· Help staff to clear up
The role requires you: / · To complete the nail cutting training with our supervising NHS podiatrist (full day training)
· To take part in Age UK Lancashire Volunteer Induction training
· To undertake training in: Manual Handling, First Aid, Safeguarding Adults & Equality & Diversity, all provided by Age UK
· To participate in gatherings for the support and benefit of volunteers
· To report any concerns to the Project Co-ordinator
· To adhere to Age UK policies and procedures, such as Confidentiality, Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities.
Summary of key
attributes & qualifications
for role: / · Basic English skills
· A qualification in pedicure or equivalent
· Computer literate preferable but not essential
· A friendly and cheerful manner
· Understanding the need for confidentiality
· Reliability
· Requirement to undertake induction training, work to guidelines and policies on Health & Safety, confidentiality, equal opportunities, etc.
Time Commitment: / One day = Tuesday – Thursday 9.30 – 4.30pm (may vary)
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