Namaste Dementia Care Volunteer
Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 4 Apr 2023
Flexible location
Older peopleWellbeingCommunity & family
St Clare Hospice
#64030
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Contact person
Carolyn JohnsonAsk Carolyn a question
Summary
Namaste care is a person centred approach to improve the quality of life for patients with advanced dementiaDetailed description
Multi-sensory activities which may include:
Offering gentle touch e.g. hand massage
Playing favourite music
Making/looking through a memory box
Reading favourite books/poems
Encouraging gentle movement
What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costsAbout St Clare Hospice
St Clare Hospice supports residents of East Herts and West Essex with care when someone is approaching the end of their lives. Our volunteers are an important part of how we care, allowing us to support people with their social and emotional needs alongside receiving care from our Palliative Care Team.