Location: Trinity Hospice, Bispham

Objective:

To provide practical support and companionship to patients in their own homes.

 

Tasks:

• Provide companionship or a listening ear
• Take the patient shopping or on short outings
• Take the patient to and from the Doctor’s or hospital appointments
• Provie respite for their carer if required
• Helping with practical tasks around the house or garden
• If comfortable and where required, walking the patients dog
• Preparing light snacks
• Provide a brief written record of each visit

 

Skills:

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use own initiative when required.
• Be empathetic and caring, trustworthy and non-judgemental.
• Reliable and committed.
• Be able to commute/travel to patients home.

 

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to use your skills to complement our work in a very rewarding role.
• The chance to share your skills and experience with others.
• Training to build new skills and support throughout.
• A chance to meet lots of new people.
• The opportunity of working as part of a team of dedicated volunteers.

 

Commitment needed:         

• To commit to visiting your patient once a week for an agreed amount of time (usually no more than 3 hours).
• To attend any relevant training.
• To adhere to Trinity’s Policies, Procedures and Boundaries for being a Hospice Neighbour.