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2 people are interested
Hospice and Transitions Companion Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
POSITION SUMMARY: The Hospice and Transitions Volunteer Companion Volunteer is an additional member of the Hospice interdisciplinary team, working with patients/families, and clients/families in conjunction with other members of the team. They provides non-medical support services as indicated by the Hospice or Transitions plan of care, within the policies and procedures of the JSSA Hospice Department. These services generally fall under areas of practical assistance; in person companionship and emotional support; in person respite care; in person live music; in person arts and crafts; life review; reading; errand and transportation support; and companion phone calls.
TIME REQUIRED: Minimum of 2 hours per month, weekdays or weekends, days or evenings
CLIENTS: JSSA Hospice patients and JSSA Transitions clients
Frequency typically 2 times per month minimum
We serve a very diverse population of patients and their families in all areas of Montgomery County, and we look forward to hearing from you! Please fill out our volunteer application,
- http://bttr.im/tz1g0
or reach us at 301-816-2676, option 2, and ask for the Hospice Volunteer department, or email the team at HospiceVC@jssa.org
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About Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
Location:
200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20850, US
Mission Statement
JSSA is the health and social wellness agency that supports our neighbors in facing life's consequential moments. Serving Montgomery County, MD, northern Virginia, and DC, our work is built on a commitment to healing our corner of the world. OUR MISSION: Recognizing our shared humanity, JSSA empowers individuals and families to enhance well-being across all ages and stages in life. OUR VISION: Guided by Jewish values, we are the partner of choice providing integrated services that enhance the quality of life across our region's diverse communities. OUR VALUES: Dignity, Integrity, Hope, Inclusiveness, Responsibility, and Excellence.
Description
For more than 120 years, the Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping individuals and families across the Washington metro area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges. JSSA provides services and support to more than 30,000 individuals and families annually through a wide range of counseling, education, specialized employment services, in-home care, hospice, senior care-management, and social services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency)6123 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852
DATE POSTED
May 8, 2024
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training