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5 people are interested
Vigil Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice Services
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5 people are interested
As a Vigil Volunteer you would provide support to our patients and their families during the final hours of the patients life. Vigil Volunteers allow the patients to have a compassionate and caring individual with them so they are not alone. Training will be provided and a flexible schedule is available.
Opportunities available in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Howard County.
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About Heartland Hospice Services
Location:
4 East Rolling Crossroads, # 307, Baltimore, MD 21228, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Heartland Hospice is to provide quality hospice care to patientse with a limited life expectancy, as well as support to their caregivers. The quality of life for those we serve is enhanced through specialized supportive care designed to meet the needs of the body, mind and spirit. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team consisting of the Medical Director, Registered Nurse, Health Aide, Social Worker,Chaplain and Volunteers. Heartland Hospice strives to provide care to all who are eligible and need hospice care regardless of ability to pay.
Description
Volunteers offer services in both our office setting and in the field directly engaging with patients and families.
A multitude of our volunteers provide emotional & spiritual support through friendly visits patients within their homes or care facilities. These volunteers offer compassionate companionship, advocacy and outreach to patients and families through conversation, reading, relief sitting, letter writing, running errands, assistance with hobbies, music enrichment and art and other forms of sensory stimulation. Another volunteer opportunity includes sitting vigil with patients who are actively dying and who have no family present with them.
Volunteers serve in Baltimore City & County, Anne Arundel, Howard and Harford Counties.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4 East Rolling Crossroads #307Catonsville, MD 21228
DATE POSTED
March 20, 2017
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- TB testing