Volunteer Complementary Therapist
As a Complementary Therapist you will be working in the Renal Dialysis Unit to provide complementary therapies to our dialysis patients. You will responsible for assessing, planning, organising and providing Therapy treatments in order to create a caring and safe environment, addressing the comfort needs of our patients, and positively impacting on the patients’ wellbeing.
Duration: Ongoing
Start date: 1st May 2023
End date: 1st May 2024
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
Availability:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this organisation. E.G Monday morning.
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:
• To provide Complementary Therapies/massage therapies adhering to the organisational policy guidelines referring to complementary therapy.
Training:
Full training will be given.
Requirements: Relevant qualification or training
Skill and Qualifications Required:
A minimum of a Level 3 or working towards a level 3 in massage/complementary Therapy Reflexology or Reiki
Areas of Interest: Community, Health and wellbeing, Hospitals, Mental Health, Older people
Opportunity suitable for: Employee Volunteers, Groups, Long term commitment, Older people, People seeking work, University students, With friends, Other, 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Befriending, Care work, Coaching, Lending a helping hand
Skills gained in this role: Listening, Managing people, Organising, Talking to others, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: Yes
Opportunity Accessibility: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces, Automatic opening doors, Accessible toilets
About the host organisation
Hosted by: Northern Care Alliance
Organisation Profile: Volunteer Complementary Therapists Renal Dialysis Unit