Companion

Companion support is not counselling and it is essential that Companions stay within the boundaries of the support being offered, but imagine how much that time could mean to someone with a life-limiting illness. Spending time with patients, whether that’s sitting and chatting, or completing a jigsaw together, is something that proves beneficial on all sides; our patients and/or their relatives appreciate the opportunity to talk candidly about how they are feeling, and to discuss their emotional and physical struggles with an impartial, friendly face. The time a Companion spends with a patient also allows their primary care-giver to take a much needed break sometimes. It goes without saying that you need to be friendly and approachable; we pride ourselves on being a friendly bunch here at Weston Hospicecare. A good sense of humour is also desirable; you’d be surprised at how many laughs we share with our patients! This role will involve supporting people at a variety of locations including their home environment. Full training is given in the form of a 2 week training plan (once weekly session) and ongoing support and supervision.