Hospice Patient Companion - OhioHealth At Home

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ORGANIZATION: OhioHealth At Home of Mansfield (Hospice)

• A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
• 18 people are interested

Compassionate people needed to sit with hospice patients in their time of need.
CALL TODAY 419-526-8149

OhioHealth At Home Hospice Patient Support Volunteers:

• Provide companionship and support to patients and/or families
• Read a book, watch TV or play a game with patients, or just provide a listening ear
• Provide respite time for a caregiver

Qualifications:

1. Commitment to the philosophy and goals of hospice
2. Emotional maturity, sensitivity, listening skills
3. Reference and background check (including fingerprinting)
4. Completion of TB blood test and yearly flu vaccination
5. Skills in listening, empathy and acceptance of people in their current life stage
6. Understanding of grief and loss issues
7. Ability to work independently
8. Ability to commit to at least 6-10 hours per month to volunteering.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR, ROBYN HAZEN AT (419) 526-8149.