Health and Wellness - Helderberg Mountain
Location
South Africa: Cape Town (Kaapstad)
Description
As a GeoVisions volunteer it is possible to:
* Volunteer on a rotational basis within the following departments: Trauma, Medical, Surgical, Pediatrics, Neonatal, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Operating Theater, Outpatient, Radiography and Casualty.
* Volunteers will rotate between the different departments in order to create a rewarding and diverse experience, especially for participants making career or study decisions.
* All participants are able to job shadow and learn extensively from doctors across the departments. Volunteers will assist with non invasive patient care including duties including cleaning of patients, grooming, feeding and nursing of babies. Other duties may include blood pressures, temperatures, dressing of wounds and assistance of patients.
* Participants may also be asked to assist with activities that benefit the day to day running of the hospital inlcuding filing, walking patients, errands for doctors/nurses, restocking suppied and possibly even general maintenance or outside beautification work.
* Participants studying medicine, nursing, pharmacy in college may have additional medically related responsiblities based on their level of study and individual skill.
Highlights
Helderberg Mountain is nestled between the Cape Winelands and one of the Western Cape's longest stretches of beach, only 40 minutes drive from the center of Cape Town. You will be situated on the slopes of the majestic Helderberg mountain with beautiful views over the Indian Ocean. Live and work in an area that has a countryside village atmosphere and is surrounded by vineyards, fruit orchards and olive groves.
Rotate within ten departments of this small hopsital outside of Cape Town. Shadow and observe doctors. Expose yourself to treatments and medical procedures. Assist with non invasive patient care, as well as triage duties when needeed. Experience the health care system in South Africa first hand!