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Hospice Volunteer, Companion, Huntingdon PA
ORGANIZATION: Gentiva Hospice
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
Gentiva Hospice's Team provides compassionate end of life care to residents of Blair, Bedford, Cambria, Huntingdon, and Centre counties as well as parts of Clearfield, Somerset, Indiana, and Fulton counties.
This position is for a volunteer interested in providing direct patient care hours through friendly visits 1:1 with our hospice patients in Huntingdon county. Some examples of responsibilities may include reading, socialization, companionship, emotional support, crafts, watching tv with the patient, etc. *All onboarding expenses are paid by Gentiva.*
Each volunteer brings their own individual life experiences to each patient, caregiver, and family. Our goal as a team is to emphasize the quality of life for our patients. A volunteer can make the final days, weeks, or months of a person's life truly meaningful. Consider learning more about Gentiva's Volunteer Program today!
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About Gentiva Hospice
Location:
1701 12th Ave, Building D, Altoona, PA 16601, US
Mission Statement
To honor life and offer compassion to individuals, and their families, when facing a life-limiting illness.
Description
Gentiva Hospice is committed to clinical excellence in hospice care. We see each individual as more than a patient. Our skilled professionals and volunteers design an all-encompassing program, customized to each patient that addresses not only the physical needs but also the emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Our hospice teams provide compassionate care for individuals and their families when life matters most.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Huntingdon AreaHuntingdon, PA 16652
(40.48479 ,-78.01028 )
DATE POSTED
May 28, 2025
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Nursing
- Social Work
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Typical Time Commitment: 2-4 hours/month
- Drug Screening, TB Skin Test (All Paid by Agency) *Does not require CPR Training unless requested