Complimentary Therapist - Willow Wood Hospice
This is a key role offering Complimentary Therapies to our patients and carers. The therapies can aid relaxation and a feeling of wellbeing, which can then help with physical and emotional symptoms such as pain and anxiety.
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly, Fortnightly
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 administer Complimentary therapies to patients and carers
• Administer complimentary therapies such as Massage, Reiki, Aromatherapy and Reflexology
• Stock take of essential oils used and reporting of any equipment safety concerns
• Applicants need to hold approved qualifications for complimentary therapy
• Be aware of and sensitive to individual patient needs, reporting any concerns to day services staff, but appreciating the guidelines on confidentiality
• Complete session notes
• In House Training
Training:
Areas of Interest: Community centre, Disability, Health and wellbeing, Hospices, Men, Older people, Women
What activities will the volunteer do? Befriending, Customer Services, Lending a helping hand, Support Work
DBS Check Required: Yes
About the host organisation
Hosted by: Willow Wood Hospice
Organisation Profile: Willow Wood Hospice is an adult Hospice providing specialist palliative care for patients with life limiting illness, both cancer and non-cancer diagnosis.
We provide care, free of charge, and patients, families and their carers are at the centre of everything we do. Our mission is to continue to provide, free of charge, the highest quality supportive and end of life care to patients with life limiting illness, along with love, care and support to the families and carers during illness and continuing bereavement.
Our Values:
Love and care for patients, families and carers.
Respect For People in life, and at the end of life.
Integrity being open and honest.
Collaboration By people working together.
Development By sharing knowledge and skills, for the benefit of all.
Charity number: 1029318
