Hospice Vigil Volunteer - Waunakee
Heartland Hospice
Our hope is that no one dies alone.
The goal of the Heartland Hospice Vigil Volunteer Program is to connect patients with a volunteer to sit vigil, offering support and a comforting presence, during their final hours.
This may be simply being present with the patient who is dying without family members or friends available or providing support to family members who need a break from the bedside of their loved one.
Our Vigil Volunteer Program is more of an "on-call" volunteer opportunity; vigil support is requested only as needed. Consideration is given to the volunteer's location and availability when scheduling Vigil Volunteer assignments.
Together, our volunteers and staff strive to make life as comfortable as possible to the last moment.
About Heartland Hospice
Location:
2801 Crossroads Drive, Suite 2000, Madison, WI 53718, US
Mission Statement
Heartland Hospice provides specialized care that meets the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and loved ones facing the challenges of an advanced illness. The quality of life for those we serve is enhanced by encouraging personal choices, supporting meaningful experiences and preserving dignity. Every day, we enrich the lives of our patients and the people who love them by blending advanced medical care with a compassionate touch.
Description
Heartland offer hospice services wherever a patient calls home, whether the care is provided in a home setting, assisted living facility or skilled nursing center. We are committed to providing comfort of the mind, body and spirit. Our specially trained staff helps manage pain and symptoms, thereby enabling patients to live their lives as fully as possible. In addition, our team members create a comforting environment and provide emotional support to families who need help coping with the loss of a loved one.
To serve as our guiding principles, we've created the Heartland Caring Promises: We promise to care for the mind, body and spirit. We promise to provide care that is comforting and compassionate. We promise to respect patient and family choices. We promise to unite with community partners in care. We promise to be accepting and supportive of patients wherever they are in life's journey.
The hospice volunteer program stresses human values that go beyond the physical needs of the patient. Our volunteers offer support, companionship and assistance with non-medical tasks to help this special group of people. The hospice volunteer program ensures that patients spend their final days in dignity and comfort and provide the extra love and care our clients and their families need at this time in their life.