No One Dies Alone Companion (NODAC)
About this opportunity
Seeking kind and compassionate people, with resilience and a desire to provide comfort to older people at end of life. Some older people don’t have family or friends who can be with them in their final moments. The role of the NODAC Volunteer is to hold vigil with residents at this final stage. Vigil activities might include having conversations, holding the resident’s hand, reading aloud from their favourite books, and providing a calming environment through music and lighting. A vigil will commence once a medical assessment determines the resident requires end-of-life care. Volunteers will take part in three hour vigil shifts however shorter shifts may be arranged depending on volunteer and/or resident’s family’s availability. These vigils are scheduled until the resident passes away.
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination . Driver's Licence (C) . Driver's Licence . Flu vaccination . National Police Certificate *.
•Volunteers will need to be an Australian citizen, an Australian Permanent
Resident or hold a valid Australian visa and provide or obtain:
• a current National Police Clearance Certificate;
• evidence of Influenza Vaccine (administered within the current 12 months);
• COVID vaccinations as per Department of Health requirements
• evidence of completion of Department of Health COVID19 Infection Control training;
• a reliable vehicle and a mobile phone.
• successfully complete the NODAC Volunteer training program;
• be reliable, punctual and have good
communication and listening skills;
• be of a caring, understanding and patient nature; and
• demonstrate an understanding of maintaining
personal and professional boundaries
Minimum of 3 hours each vigil. Commitment to the program for 12 months.
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Wheelchair Access
- Companionship & Social Support
- Seniors & Aged Care
Mandatory training attendance which is part of the selection process
ReimbursementPolice check payable by agency