The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this chance on behalf of Eastern Health.

The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) is an evidence-based program that aims to prevent delirium and functional decline in older, hospitalised patients.

Prescribed by the American Geriatric Society, volunteers provide warmth, companionship, encouragement and daily activities as prescribed by the multidisciplinary medical team.

Delirium is a sudden state of confusion or change in mental state that can cause a loss of functioning. Many different factors can contribute to the onset of delirium. It is short term and it is preventable and curable.
Why volunteer with us?
Develop valuable communication and conversation skills
Choose from morning or afternoon shifts
Volunteer shifts are available 7 days a week




Gain experience in a healthcare setting
Make a meaningful difference to patients and their families

No clinical experience is required.

We provide training and ongoing support to help you feel confident in the role.

Locations:
Peter James Centre, Burwood East
Box Hill Hospital - coming soon

Category
Health

Commitment
Regular - more than 6 months

Type Of Work
Seniors & Aged Care,

Time Required
We would like our volunteers to commit to a 4 hour shift, once a week or more. The shifts are morning or afternoon, seven days a week.

Training
Six online modules and one face to face training session.

📌 Hospital Elder Life Program Help Box Hill
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Box Hill