Befriender Volunteer - Bristol BS NU
Only for registered members Bristol BS NU, United Kingdom
1 month ago
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Job summary
We are seeking Befrienders to provide companionship and reassurance to adult patients on wards, particularly older patients and those with a dementia or cognitive impairment.
Responsibilities
- Provide company, encourage social interaction and engage in activities with patients, including older people within a hospital/care setting.
- Good social and communication skills.
- Patience and understanding of the needs of patients in a hospital setting, taking direction from ward staff as required.
- Providing companionship and promoting social interaction, particularly with older patients, and those with a dementia or cognitive impairment.
- Completing the patients 'All about me' document.
- Encouraging and engaging with patients to participate in social and recreational activities, such as reading a newspaper, listening to music, having a chat, playing cards and simple craft activities.
- Proving reassurance to patients.
Job description
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