Dementia Carer Support (1-2-1 Support in Carer's Homes North and West Wiltshire/East Somerset/Bath and Keynsham)
Dorothy House Hospice
Empathetic volunteers needed in the community to support carers supporting loved ones with dementia.
You will provide companionship with a listening ear for family carers: Visit carers in their homes or in the community on a weekly basis. Provide companionship and a listening ear to carers. Signpost carers to additional support. Attend a twice a year group meet up with the Admiral Nurse and fellow volunteers, to debrief and share experiences. Complete training required. Record your visits using the agreed process. Escalate concerns as appropriate. Adhere to Dorothy House policies and procedures. Respect and value the diversity of our patients, their relatives, carers and staff.
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Language Skills, Communications, Interpersonal, Empathy, Team Working
Lived experience (personal or professional) of caring for someone living with dementia. To be able to actively listen without feeling a need to ‘fix it’. To be balanced and comfortable in your own life. To be empathetic, transparent and non-judgemental. To be willing and confident to work autonomously, with support from the Admiral Nurse. To have access to a car / be able to travel to carers homes. To be a non-smoker whilst performing your volunteer duties.
Meet new people. Give something back. Supporting more families to receive outstanding end of life dementia care. Full training and an induction to Dorothy House provided. Travel and out of pocket expenses can be reimbursed.
hours/days flexible 1:2:1 support over a 6 week period for each family.
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