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1 person is interested
Friendly Caller
ORGANIZATION: Interim Hospice
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1 person is interested
What on Earth is that? I'll tell you . . . Friendly Caller volunteers contact patients or their caregivers on either Thursdays or Fridays to ensure they have all the supplies they need for the weekend and no concerns. This assists patients and caregivers in feeling confident during times of decreased contact by staff, ie. weekends. You'll work closely with the hospice team to address any concerns and share updated information.
Duties: Review request and assignment with referring case manager and/or volunteer manager. Make telephone contact. Conduct brief assessment of needs. Provide hospice nurse with the information obtained. Document contact according to policy.
Qualifications: Patience, compassion, flexibility, dependability and good listening skills and writing abilities are a must. A clear, respectful, and easily understandable phone voice. Ability to fill out paperwork and communicate results to Nurse or Volunteer Coordinator.
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About Interim Hospice
Location:
510 N. 17th Ave, Suite A, Wausau, WI 54401, US
Mission Statement
Interim Hospice and Palliative Care optimizes the quality of life for patients and families who are living with a terminal and/or life threatening illness by anticipating, treating and preventing suffering and facilitating patient autonomy, access to information and choice in the physical, social, psychological and spiritual dimensions of holistic care and services provided by our compassionate interdisciplinary team.
Description
Volunteers provide important services to the community. Whether it's providing companionship to a person in the final months or weeks of life, offering support to family members and caregivers, providing assistance in the office or helping with community outreach, the contributions of volunteers are an essential part of Interim Hospice & Palliative Care. And, there is no greater feeling than knowing you have made someone's day just by being you.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
510 N. 17th AveSuite AWausauWausau, WI 54401
DATE POSTED
February 6, 2019
SKILLS
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 4 hours a month for at least 6 months