Craik & District Health Centre Palliative Care Associate

Volunteers will offer one to one visiting and socialization. They will offer and deliver comfort items to patient's and families. Communicate with the Palliative Care Coordinator for connection with additional supports.

Potential Volunteers must complete Palliative Care Training Program per the Palliative Care Coordinator. Must be comfortable with patients at the end of life and have the ability to function in an emotionally stressful environment. Must be comfortable in a healthcare setting, accepting and open minded.

Palliative Care Coordinator will provide Palliative Care Volunteer Training, roles of volunteer and boundaries, dying process and on-site orientation.

Shifts will vary depending upon the client's needs.  Mornings, afternoons, or evenings.