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5 people are interested
Hospice Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZATION: Asera Care Hospice
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5 people are interested
Asera Care Hospice is looking for volunteers to spend time with our patients. Hospice patients are those who have 6 months or less to live. As a volunteer you provide companionship, life review, and friendship in a patients last days.
Hospice training provided, must have a 2 step tb test, complete a drug screen and have a clear cori and background check.
More opportunities with Asera Care Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Asera Care Hospice
Location:
40 Washinton Street, STE.100, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481, US
Mission Statement
We will focus our resources to serve the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of our associates, patients and families with a sense of compassion, urgency, and customer service.
We will preserve the dignity of death for our patients and families so that no one will ever die in pain or alone.
We will create a culture that is dedicated to the alleviation of human suffering which finds expression through the ongoing gentle acts of kindness, sympathy and compassion.
We will serve, educate, and support our local communities and referral sources as to the benefits, dignity, and nobility of end of life care.
We will grow a vibrant business that delivers exceptional care, customer service, and financial performance.
Description
As a member of the Hospice team, our volunteers offer companionship and supportive care to the patient and/or the family, this may be by reading, playing music, sitting quietly, hand holding, or any number of ways that the vounteer to assist the patient or family.
AseraCare Hospice has patients in nursing facilities and private homes in the Greater Boston area including North Shore and South Shore areas. Volunteers will be placed in area's accesible to their home or work.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
27 Midstate DriveAuburn, MA 01501
DATE POSTED
February 3, 2016
SKILLS
- Music Therapy
- Elder care
- Bereavement Support
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- a minimum of 2 visits per month
- complete Drug screen and a two step tb test