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23 people are interested
Veteran to Veteran Hospice Volunteer, Philadelphia. Train at home now so you can help later.
ORGANIZATION: VNA Hospice of Philadelphia
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23 people are interested
The VNA Hospice of Philadelphia is in need of individuals who are willing to share some of their precious time supporting other Veterans who are terminally ill.
Training is provided to prepare you to work directly with veterans and families wherever they reside to provide services such as: Visitation, companionship, emotional support and caregiver relief.
Hospice focuses on quality of life, providing the most effective medical care to control symptoms and pain, offering emotional and spiritual support to patients and those who love them. Patients are treated with dignity while focusing on living each day to the fullest. Become a hospice volunteer and touch the life of both the patient and family with companionship.
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About VNA Hospice of Philadelphia
Location:
Falls Center, 3300 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, US
Mission Statement
"The mission of VNA Philadelphia, through its’ dedicated staff, is to provide comprehensive home health and end of life care of the highest quality to all people, regardless of their ability to pay."
Description
The VNA Hospice of Philadelphia enables patients with a serious, progressive illness to live at home as comfortably as possible. We also service patients in nursing homes and personal care facilities. The hospice team includes nurses, social workers, home-health aides, volunteers, chaplains, and a bereavement coordinator. Palliative care goes beyond traditional services, providing expert pain management, pastoral care, respite, and counseling to patients and their families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Falls Center3300 Henry AvenueSuite 600Philadelphia, PA 19129
DATE POSTED
April 9, 2020
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Hospice Care
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours per week, flexible based on your schedule.
- Annual PPD, flu vaccine, criminal background check, 2 references and completion of online training course.