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5 people are interested
Become a Vigil Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice (formerly ProMedica)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
A vigil volunteer is part of a dedicated corps of volunteers that embodies a key tenet of hospice care: that no one should die alone. Other vigil volunteers with whom I've spoken say that being with a person as they die is one of the most profound and intimate of human experiences.
Vigil volunteers receive special training and are part of a team that works in shifts, to be there for the patient when doctors or other caregivers have determined that death is imminent -- usually within 24 or 48 hours.
The volunteers are part of the hospice volunteer program. The vigil visit is quite different from a regular volunteer visit, and these volunteers receive an additional eight hours of training. The volunteers are trained about the physical, psychosocial and spiritual aspects of a person imminently dying, including what happens to the body as it shuts down.
Usually, vigil volunteers sit with a patient who has no family nearby, but sometimes family members have to step away briefly or need support themselves.
Volunteers may receive a request at any time. They are dedicated to making these requests a priority since the patient may have very little time left and does not want to be left alone.
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About Heartland Hospice (formerly ProMedica)
Location:
1390 Eisenhower Place, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, US
Mission Statement
Heartland Hospice provides quality care to patients with a limited life expectancy, as well as support to their families and caregivers. Formerly known as ProMedica Hospice, Heartland enhances the quality of life of those we serve through palliative and specialized supportive care designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patients and caregivers. Hospice care is provided by using an interdisciplinary approach in delivering care to patients--either in their own homes or extended care facilities--while working cooperatively with other health care providers and other community resources. Heartland Hospice strives to provide care to all who are eligible and need hospice care irrespective of ability to pay. Heartland is part of Gentiva Health Services.
Description
Heartland Hospice serves patients in Washtenaw, Livingston, Wayne, Oakland, Lenawee, Jackson and Ingham Counties in Michigan.
Hospice supports, cares for and comforts patients in the final stages of life, as well helping as their families. Heartland serves patients wherever they call home, whether it is a private home or a nursing home or another facility. Hospice includes palliative care by nurses, as well as counseling for patient and family, and pastoral or spiritual support.
Hospice volunteers help patients and families by providing companionship, respite care and emotional or spiritual support, depending on the patient's needs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Monroe and surrounding areasMonroe, MI 48162
DATE POSTED
July 29, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- As Needed Basis
2 Negative TB tests/ or Chest X-ray
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