Through volunteering your time at North Yorkshire Hospice Care you are supporting those in our community who are experiencing terminal illness or bereavement. Volunteers are integral to the work of North Yorkshire Hospice Care, and we would love to welcome you to our team.
About the role:
A patient facing role, providing practical, emotional, and social support to patients and their loved ones alongside the clinical team. Within the inpatient unit we care for 10 patients at one time as well as providing support to the relatives and visitors. Our patients may be admitted for symptom control or end of life care and the needs of the patients, and their loved ones can be variable. The support of volunteers is invaluable to allow us to provide the excellent level of care we do to the those who need it.
Key tasks:
• Serving Meals to patients and replenishing water jugs.
• Serving afternoon tea and refreshments to patients and visitors.
• Greeting visitors and directing them where appropriate.
• Providing company to patients
• Completing admin support and working closely with main reception.
• Answering calls and taking messages
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the visitor’s kitchen
Key skills/attributes required:
• Good communication skills
• Compassionate and caring
• Awareness of maintaining patient’s dignity
2 hours a week recommended
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North Yorkshire Hospice Care provides a range of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Saint Michael's Hospice, Just 'B' and Talking Spaces. These services provide a range of end-of-life care services including an In-Patient Unit, Wellbeing, Community and Specialist services; Bereavement Services for adults and children and Mental Health Support Services.
