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We are a charity providing care and support for adults and children with a progressive life-limiting illness, and those who care for them, in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
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Facilities Maintenance Volunteer
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Summary
Facilities maintenance volunteers help the Facilities team with maintaining the fixtures and fittings at our patient buildings in Watford, St Albans and TringDetailed description
Volunteers in this role support our busy Facilities team to keep on top of the maintenance of our patient buildings. The work they do means that we are able to save money that would be spent on outside contractors, allowing more of our valuable resources to go to the care of our patients and families.
Facilities maintenance volunteer help the Facilities team with maintaining the fixtures and fittings in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines. There are a few regular weekly and monthly tasks as well as other ad hoc tasks and projects.
Main tasks
The tasks may include:
· minor repairs
· small decorating tasks
· putting up noticeboards, shelves, blinds
· occasional garden tasks
· premises health and safety checks
· individual projects for example, office moves
· changing batteries in door guards
· ladder checks
· Fill printers with paper
· Check lights, door locks and handles
What are we looking for?
· an experienced and competent maintenance person
· previous Health and Safety training would be an advantage
· moving and handling and ladder use is a key part of the role
· someone who is reliable and flexible with a “can-do” attitude
· a polite and considerate manner to patients, staff, volunteers and visitors
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
Our support begins as soon as it is needed – whether that is at the point of diagnosis, or when a symptom or support need arises. Our patients are supported to live the best quality of life they can through the combination of outpatient, rehabilitation and supportive care services, Hospice at Home and inpatient care that is right for them.
We are also here for those around our patients, including family, friends and carers, ensuring that everyone can receive the right support, wherever and whenever they need it.
Our care is provided at no cost to our patients and families and is made possible by the generous donations we receive from our local community.