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| About the Position | |||
| Position: 1739 - Resident Support Volunteer | | ||
| Organization: Bethell Hospice | |||
| Position Address: 15835 McLaughlin Road, Inglewood, ON, Canada | |||
| Location: Caledon | |||
| Accessibility: Fully Accessible Workplace | |||
| Ideal for: Individual, Older Adults | |||
Description- Communicate with care team for direction on priority needs and significant changes to resident conditions, new admission and/or deaths- Endeavor to meet resident and family needs according to the goals of the care plan and guidelines in Bethell Hospice's policies and procedures - Report care concerns, and in the case of any unusual incidents, notify a care team member immediately - Provide direct service to residents and family: - Support emotional well-being - "Be present" - Project warm, caring, empathetic attitude - Listen attentively - Offer respite for caregiver - Assist care team, when required, with positioning, turning, transfers of residents and gentle hand and foot massage with non-medical creams - Help residents with correspondence, reading, listening to music, sharing crafts, memory book, card playing, and special interests - Assist with delivering meals to residents or clearing dishes from room (in the absence of a kitchen volunteer, or when required) - Welcome new residents and families to Bethell House (shower, dining room, kitchenette, food storage, how to use TV, call system, phones, etc.) - Under the direction of the care team, assist with feeding residents - Assist with laundry as needed - Update the care team of any pertinent changes or highlights of time spent with residents or family members - Chart pertinent information in resident chart - Attend volunteer and team support meetings as required - Use effective coping skills and self-care techniques to deal with multiple deaths - Debrief the Manager of Community and Volunteer Services when having difficulties in dealing with the death of a resident |
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GoalHospice volunteers are highly respected and valued members of the Bethell Hospice trans-disciplinary team who generously give of themselves and their time. They each bring unique gifts to those they serve. Resident Support Volunteers actively contribute to the well-being of residents and their families, providing companionship and emotional support. |
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BenefitsWork in a team atmosphere, develop friendshipsCare for those in your community Apply compassionate, listening and communication skills Learn more about hospice palliative care in your community |
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Position Qualifications- Minimum 18 years of age- Sensitive, compassionate, flexible and conscientious - Open-minded and non-judgmental - Respect for diversity, equity and inclusivity - General proficiency in English for reading and writing - Responsible, punctual and reliable - Maintain confidentiality at all times - Courteous and effective communication; Active listening skills - Work within role boundaries and position scope - Work well in a team or independently, open to guidance as an opportunity for self-growth - Manage stressful situations, remain calm in an emergency - Strong time management skills - Comfortable asking questions and seeking information - Meet physical requirements of the position - Comfort and ability to discuss issues regarding, illness, dying, death and bereavement - Active listening and communication skills - Ability to discern boundaries and limitations to maximize client empowerment - Successfully complete screening requirements and Hospice Palliative Care Ontario training Min Age: 18 Police Check: Yes |
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Time CommitmentDuration:Long Term (More than 6 months)Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Evening, Anytime Three shifts per day: 9:00am-1:00pm; 1:00pm-5:00pm; 5:00pm-8:30pm |
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TrainingHospice Palliative Care Ontario training provided by Bethell Hospice. Look for upcoming dates on www.bethellhospice.org |
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Area(s) of Interest: Healthcare, Life Skills & Accessibility, Senior Support |
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| http://www.bethellhospice.org | |||
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