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Caregiver Center Volunteer for Norwalk Hospital's New Goldstone Caregiver Center

Caregiver Center Volunteer for Norwalk Hospital's New Goldstone Caregiver Center

Norwalk HospitalNorwalk, CT, United States
Full-time
Our Goldstone Caregiver Center volunteers work to provide support to the caregivers of patients throughout the hospital and encourage them to engage in self-care, with the goal of reducing caregive...Show moreLast updated: 16 days ago
Nursing Home Volunteer

Nursing Home Volunteer

Ark healthcare & Rehabilitation at St. Camillus CenterStamford, CT
Full-time
Ark healthcare & Rehabilitation at St.Ark Healthcare and Rehabilitation at St Camillus in Stamford is looking to grow its volunteer service membership. This is not a paid position and is conti...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Caregiver Center Volunteer for Norwalk Hospital's New Goldstone Caregiver Center

Caregiver Center Volunteer for Norwalk Hospital's New Goldstone Caregiver Center

Norwalk HospitalNorwalk, CT, United States
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our Goldstone Caregiver Center volunteers work to provide support to the caregivers of patients throughout the hospital and encourage them to engage in self-care, with the goal of reducing caregiver stress.

MAJOR TASKS : Provide support and compassion towards caregivers encountered either in the Caregiver Center or on the units. Actively listen to their experiences while maintaining proper boundaries. Check-in with supervisor prior to coaching and debrief immediately after coaching session.

DAYS & TIMES NEEDED : Varied Monday through Friday, approximately 2-3 hours / week depending on needs of hospital and Caregiver Coach schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS : Our Caregiver Center volunteers must have compassion, be able to maintain boundaries and exhibit good judgment. Good communication skills. Ability to be self-aware and self-reflective. While personal and / or professional caregiving experience has been helpful in enhancing the empathy of those who become Caregiver Center volunteers, it is not a requirement.

TRAINING : A 2-3 session training specific to the Caregiver Center volunteer role is provided by the Manager and Director of the Caregiver Center. In addition, shadowing of the Manager and / or Director will follow prior to going onto the units in pairs with other volunteers or alone. Volunteer and Manager together will determine when he / she is fully trained and ready to round the units on his / her own.

Volunteers will also be required to undergo a medical clearance process, as well as a background check.

1 shift available :

  • Shifts vary Monday-Friday, approx. 2-3 hours per week depending on volunteer schedule and hospital needs. : 09 : 00 to 16 : 00 EST