Compassionate Companions | Vulnerable In-patients (Hervey Bay)
### Volunteer to change lives. Yours included.
This volunteer opportunity will help to offer patients social engagement in addition to the high-quality care patients receive while at the hospital.
While routines in hospitals are focused on providing high-quality clinical care, the fast-paced clinical environments can at times be disruptive to a persons general well‑being, especially when it is difficult for family and friends to visit. We know that social engagement has many benefits for patients and is demonstrated to support recovery and reduce the length of stay in the hospital.
Vulnerability for in‑patients may be caused by a long duration of hospital stay, significant distance from home and support networks and impaired mobility.
The engagement activities vary, from conversation and coffee in the courtyard to bringing patients together for meals, jigsaw puzzles, short walks or any other suitable forms of social engagement or activity.
The program is designed to be tailored to patients' needs with the availability of our highly engaged volunteer team members and clinicians working together.
What youll be doing:
* Conversations
* Coffee and Tea
* Short walks
* Jigsaw puzzles
* Any other suitable form of social engagement activity
Whats in it for you?
* Experience the joy of making a meaningful difference
* Do something new and different
* Enjoy social interaction with others
Skills and experience important for this role include:
* 18 years or older in compliance with hospital policies and procedures
* Friendly, caring and compassionate nature
* A positive approach to life, with emotional maturity
Well need to do the following checks before you start:
* Reference Checks
Accessibility & Diversity
* a wheelchair or mobility device
* accessible toilets
*UnitingCare values diversity in our organisation and we have some principles in place that will help to promote both inclusion and access. If you have any other accessibility requirements, please discuss these at the time of the interview.*
Category
Health
Commitment
Regular - less than 6 months
Type Of Work
Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Seniors & Aged Care
Time Required
Start anytime between 9am-4pm for a minimum of 4 hours. Weekdays. Get started from as little as 3-4 hours fortnightly.
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