Empowered Living Team Volunteer

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

What You'll Do: 

 

  • 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 

Why You'll Love It: 
  • 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.
What You'll Learn: 

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

What We're Looking For: 
  • 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
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Health
Hackney
Newham
Tower Hamlets
Location of opportunity: 
Various Locations across East London: City & Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets
2 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Empathy
Relevant interests: 
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18 years old
Training

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