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1 person is interested
A friendly volunteer visit makes a difference for patients- VITAS Healthcare- O'Fallon, MO 63366
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
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1 person is interested
Volunteers are critically important for visiting patients at the end of life that do not have family or friends that regularly visit. VITAS Healthcare is looking for a Patient Care Volunteer to visit a home patient in O’Fallon, MO 63366. This volunteer opportunity is specifically for visiting patients in their own homes and not long- term care facilities. Patient Care Volunteers offer companionship, play music and games, read to patients and help in other meaningful ways.
Volunteers visit VITAS patients to provide specific, non- medical care through socialization and friendly visits. VITAS Healthcare provides comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteering. The VITAS General Orientation training includes best ways to communicate with patients and families.
The days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability. VITAS appreciates any time you are able to contribute for volunteering. For more information, please contact Emily at (314)682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com. For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services, visit https://vitas.com/volunteer
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About VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
Location:
1801 Park 270 Drive, Suite 150, Saint Louis, MO 63146, US
Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in the office.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
East Wabash StreetO'Fallon, MO 63366
DATE POSTED
May 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Up to 2 hours a week