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

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