Volunteer Complementary Therapist
About organisation / project
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.
We are looking for volunteers to join our Complementary Therapy team and donate their time and professional skills as a therapist to support our hospice patients. This role will make a huge difference to the lives of those requiring end-of-life care. Massage or reflexology qualification essential
Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
- Provide a rounded approach to patients and their families to ensure the highest quality of care is given
- Be aware of patients’ diagnosis, treatment and care before giving complementary therapies
- Able to adapt a therapy, when required
- Keep to the code of ethics and practice laid down by the governing body of the therapy and to Marie Curie’s policy for complementary therapists
- Continue your professional development to refine or learn new skills
- Attend any relevant or training sessions held by the Day Care Unit or Hospice
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Required Role
Volunteer Complementary Therapist
Key responsibilities
Provide a rounded approach to patients and their families to ensure the highest quality of care is given
Be aware of patients’ diagnosis, treatment and care before giving complementary therapies
Able to adapt a therapy, when required
Keep to the code of ethics and practice laid down by the governing body of the therapy and to Marie Curie’s policy for complementary therapists
Continue your professional development to refine or learn new skills
Attend any relevant or training sessions held by the Day Care Unit or Hospice
Skill to gain
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Communication
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Confidence
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Interpersonal
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Practical
When can you do this role/Calendar
Location
Speke Rd, Woolton, Liverpool L25 8QA, UK