As a member of the Empowered Living Team (ELT) the volunteers role is 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
- Volunteers are asked to do 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.
- Providing a patient with massage/relaxation
All of which is covered in the Empowerd Living Team Training
- Helping to enable patients to live their lives with as much independence and quality of life that is possible.
- Make a real difference to patients' lives.
- Provide care to those most in need.
All volunteers would complete a compulsory induction training of 2-3 days, (dependent on role agreed) which would include training on:
Palliative Care
Visiting a patient in their home
Coping with difficult situations
Rehabilitation
Counselling and listening skills
Complementary therapy (massage/relaxation)
Moving and Handling
Communication skills
Emotional Resilience In addition to the initial training volunteer will have access to training in specific areas of speciality such as:
Shortness of breath
Pain
Reduced mobility
Anxiety
Fatigue
Access to regular supervision and debriefing with a health professional
- Approachable and friendly person who is able to get on well with people of different backgrounds
- Caring person who is committed to help improve patients quality of life
- Be able to work in a professional manner with patients who have a terminal illness
- Ability to complete patient files and other written documents as instructed
- Be enthusiastic to learn and practice new skills Be reliable and flexible Be able to speak and read/write English
- Experience of working in rehabilitation or care services
- Understanding of palliative and end-of-life care
- Experience in working with vulnerable people
- Links with local communities in Newham, Tower Hamlets or Hackney
- IT Literacy and emai
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