Empowered Living Team
St Joseph's Hospice Hackney
This is an opportunity to support patients in a practical way, whilst developing your own skills.
If you are looking for a 1:1 patient contact volunteering experience or want to engage in a meaningful project, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. Ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the health sector or anyone from the community wishing to support people with serious illness! As a member of the Empowered Living Team (ELT) the volunteer’s role would be to assist in the delivery of therapy to patients in Newham, Tower Hamlets and City & Hackney to enable them to live their lives with as much independence and quality of life that is possible. This may include tasks such as: supervising a patient to do an exercise programme or practice physical activities, talking to patients about some of their worries/concerns/thoughts, or providing a patient with massage/relaxation.
Support Work,Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work
Language Skills, Managing People, Organising & Planning
We are looking for people that are: •Approachable and friendly and able to get on well with people of different backgrounds. •Caring and committed to help improve patients quality of life. •Able to work in a professional manner with patients who have a terminal illness. •Enthusiastic to learn and practice new skills. •Reliable and flexible.
Volunteering in this role you will develop skills in: •Breathlessness Management. •Rehabilitation in Palliative Care and mobility rehabilitation. •Develop skills and confidence to visit patients in their own homes. •Communication skills. •Handling Difficult and Challenging situations. •Psychological support and Emotional Resilience. •Befriending skills. •Learn to perform a gentle arm and hand massage routine. Benefits include: •New knowledge and skills. •Health related work experience. •Comprehensive Training. •Regular supervision / mentoring. •References provided after 6 months. •Opportunity to make a real difference to a patient’s life.
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E8 4SA
Across Hackney
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