Child and Family Support
Description
Assist professional care team with direct guest care to enhance the quality of life for the child and his/her family during their stay at Roger Neilson House.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Learn of guest admissions and needs upon arrival
• Communicate with Recreation Therapists and/or nursing staff upon arrival and
after shift
• Interact with guests, siblings, and family members
• Be present in the capacity that families require
• Accompany guests and entertain by the bedside, in the playroom, Snoezelen
Room, or as required
• Support families as needed
• Ensure confidentiality of materials and information related to the house and
it’s guests
• Respect schedule and adhere to commitment
• Record hours worked
• Perform other related duties, as required
Volunteer Reports to: Manager, Community Engagement and Volunteer Relations
How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
Child and Family Support volunteers benefit from being part of a team in our pediatric palliative care hospice and enhancing their skills.
To apply, please go the volunteer page of our website to fill out the online application:
https://rogerneilsonhouse.ca/volunteers/
How will the organization benefit?
Roger Neilson House will benefit by having the volunteers as members of the professional care team, providing direct (non-clinical /non-medical) guest care to enhance quality of life for the guests and their families during their stay at Roger Neilson House.
Volunteer location:
399 Smyth Rd
Ottawa, ON K1H 8L2
Contact
1-6-days
Details
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