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Occupational Therapy Volunteer (In Patient Unit)
When We Need You
From 29/01/2009 onwards
About Opportunity
? The role of the OT (IPU) Patient Visitor Volunteer is to assist the Ward Manager in implementing a programme of visits to patients in the In –Patient Unit. Volunteers meet with the Ward Manager , following which visits will be discussed and planned. ? A list of the ward update can be collected at Reception at the start of each shift. ? Visits and conversations can include anything which may interest and stimulate patients, encourage social interaction and promote a sense of achievement and well being. i.e visits to the garden or local area, reading newspapers to the patients, talking about subjects which interest the patient, card games, dominoes etc. ? Visiting will mostly be carried out individually in patient’s rooms or sometimes in the Cedar Lounge if appropriate. ? Complying with Infection Control and other Health & Safety procedures, observing confidentiality and liaising with staff and other volunteers.
Availability
Flexible
About Ayrshire Hospice
Relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other diadvantage.
Skills & Experience
OT Team (In Patient Unit) Patient Visitor Volunteers require to have:- ? Ability to act as part of a team and independently and within role responsibilities. ? Ability to help within guidelines but responsive to patients’ needs as they arise ? Ability to accept times when patients may be unresponsive to the offer of company ? Understanding of and commitment to the palliative care approach – non-judgmental, accepting, patient, empathetic. ? Ability to relate well to people and to reflect and learn from experience ? Ability to function in the presence of grief and distress with a sensitive, calm approach. This involves regular unsupervised individual contact with patients. ? To attend Volunteer Induction, Fundamental Palliative Care, Infection Control, Communication, Moving and Handling and relevant training courses/ team meetings.
Travel Details
The Hospice In Patient Unit/Ward , 35 Racecourse Road
Requirements
Application Form, Interview, References
Work Type
Care / Support worker
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Time of shift is flexible, normally for times as arranged with the Ward Manager.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
56-606
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
60 Kyle Street
KA7 1RZ
Contact: Voluntary Action South Ayrshire
Tel: 01292 263 626
Email: seonaid@voluntaryactionsouthay...
Website: http://www.voluntaryactio...
