In-Patient Unit (IPU) volunteer
St Christopher's Hospice
Volunteers join a wider team of nurses, doctors, heath care assistants, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists; dieticians, spiritual carers; orderlies, stewards, complementary therapists and physiotherapists.
Volunteers in this role provide social interaction, companionship and holistic support to both people staying on our three in-patient wards and their families. This includes a calming presence and listening ear for them and their visitors as well as engaging to understand what matters to them most, and to support the achievement of goals set with support from the ward staff. Volunteers may also support with some ad hoc tasks and may occasionally provide company for in-patients attending external appointments or events.
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• Compassionate and active listeners. • Clear communicators, able to build rapport, engage in conversation but also hold silence. • Respectful of others’ differences and choices. • Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and boundaries Document control Creation date: June 24 Review date: June 27 Risk Assessment ref/s: 24, • Confident in using their initiative, speaking with staff to ascertain what is required, then undertaking the tasks with minimal supervision but recognising when to ask for help or to seek clarification. • Willing to learn, adapt and embrace change when needed. • Emotionally resilience when faced with difficult circumstances that can affect people at end of life. • Able to follow our policies and procedures to keep everyone safe • Able to represent St Christopher’s and its values positively
• Being part of an enthusiastic, committed and supportive team • Building relationships and finding out what matters to people. • Meeting and supporting people from all backgrounds and communities. • Learning about end-of-life care and the varying needs of individuals as they near death • A greater understanding of the aims and work of the hospice. • Knowledge you are helping dying people and their family and friends have access to companionship, care and support. • The ability to use and develop your skills, enhancing your CV if that is important. • A reference for future work or volunteering
Three to four hours once a week
SE26 6DZ
Sydenham site. 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, Sydenham, SE26 6DZ
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