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25 people are interested
Hospice Respite Volunteer - Cowlitz and Columbia counties
ORGANIZATION: Community Home Health & Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
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25 people are interested
Provide a friendly presence and respite for the family while visiting with a hospice patient in their home 1 to 4 hours weekly.
Being a good listener provides emotional support to patient and/or family.
Keep record of time and service on Hospice volunteer charting form.
More opportunities with Community Home Health & Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Community Home Health & Hospice
Location:
3102 NE 134th St, Vancouver, WA 98686, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Community Hospice is to help the dying person and his/her family focus on quality of living and meet the transition from life to death. Hospice is committed to the provision of services and education to ensure comfort, dignity, and choice for the dying person and the grieving family.
Description
The Hospice Program provides symptom management and support to patients and families facing a terminal illness. This care is provided through an interdisciplinary team. This team consists of the family physician, Hospice nurses, social workers, pastoral support, and volunteers. Nursing services. The services are often provided in the patient's home. If there is a need for respite care or acute symptom management, a 12-bed inpatient Hospice facility is available. The Hospice Care Center was built with the strong support and generous dontations of the community. The Hospice Program serves patients who have been diagnosed as entering the last six months of an incurable disease. This program provides support to the family through this process and up to one year following the death of the loved one.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Patient's residence: home, Assisted Living, or AFHLongview, WA 98632
DATE POSTED
October 20, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours per month