Daisy Volunteer (HVC-1867)

Daisy Volunteer (HVC-1867)

Posted for BHRUT (Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals)

Posted by Havering Volunteer Centre

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With the current reality that we live in today, patients will spend a lot of time alone and some even face the devastating prospect of dying alone in a hospital ward. For others their relatives and friends may be there but are often overwhelmed and isolated.

The majority of people who die have family, friends and visitors that give them support.

But what if you had no-one?

What if you were facing your death alone?

This role is about caring for someone and their family during their final weeks and days of their life. We are looking for individuals who would be willing to come and sit with a patient in their final days or hours or it could even be to offer the families/carers a chance of respite without worrying that their relative will be alone.

Various forms of support will be offered to the patients such as facilitating communication between the patient and their family/carers or friends by way of Skype or FaceTime. Other times you may be called upon to play either their favourite music, T.V programme or just hold their hand. For the families who are shielding, you will be able to gather the patient’s belongings and pass them over to the families.

We are always looking for the right people, those who are friendly, respectful of all, those who celebrate the uniqueness in difference, whether that is our ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation.

We are people who have a natural positive disposition, who are reliable and committed.

They wear our volunteer uniform with pride, beaming with compassion and enthusiasm. We believe that the dedication and support of our volunteers’ help us to achieve wonderful things and makes the experience of our patients, the very best it can be.

What skills do I need?

This role is about caring for someone and their family in their final weeks and days of their life so you will need to be caring and compassionate

We are looking for individuals that are willing to come and sit with a patient in their final days or hours or it could even be to offer the families/carers a chance of respite. 

You will need to be polite, courteous and respectful to patients and visitors at all times.

Ultimately we are looking for individuals who are reliable and able to offer a long term commitment to the role.