Namaste Dementia Care Volunteer

Namaste Dementia Care Volunteer

Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 4 Apr 2023
Flexible location
Older peopleWellbeingCommunity & family
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St Clare Hospice
#64030
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Summary

Namaste care is a person centred approach to improve the quality of life for patients with advanced dementia

Detailed 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 costs
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About 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.