- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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38 people are interested
Hospice Companion Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Encompass Health - Hospice of Hoover
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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38 people are interested
Can you give the gift of 1-2 hours a week to a terminally ill patient? If you knew that the only required skill was the ablility to be a friend and a companion. If you have the time and the skillset to build friends this is a great opportunity for you.
Alacare Hoover Hospice needs you to visit patients in their home and offer them companionship once a week.
What do you do during your visit? It is simple. We can do any of patients' favorite things which can include reading, listening to their favorite music, watching their favorite television show, and just listening to them. It is always about the patient and or caregiver.
As a companionship volunteer, you will never be asked to provide clinical care. We only ask that you provide companionship to the patient and their family in a supportive non medical way.
More opportunities with Encompass Health - Hospice of Hoover
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About Encompass Health - Hospice of Hoover
Location:
2400 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, AL 35244, US
Mission Statement
At Encompass Health, we are committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. From inpatient rehabilitation to home-based care, we’re with our patients for every step of their post-acute journey. Our clinical collaboration and cutting-edge treatments ensure patients receive the best care for their needs at all times. We’re proud to say our approach helps patients achieve better outcomes. We believe integrated care delivery across the healthcare continuum is critical to achieving the best outcomes for patients. We exist to provide a better way to care that elevates expectations and outcomes.
Description
At Encompass Health we foster a culture of compassion and collaboration encouraging and empowering each employee and volunteer to keep learning and growing together. Our compassionate end-of-life care is provided in the patient’s home, whether that is a home address, nursing home, assisted living community, independent living community or other location. It focuses on the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of both the individual patient and our patients’ loved ones: caregivers, spouses, children, extended family and friends.
Our experienced team understands the complexity of issues and feelings that surround hospice care and end of life. Our care process is designed to maximize our patient’s quality of life and offer our patients and their love ones comfort, support and guidance when facing a terminal illness
Our Goal is to provide a sense of dignity and peace for our patients, while controlling pain, minimizing discomfort and managing symptoms. We also prioritize emotional and spiritual needs, guiding our patients and their loved one through the end-of-life process.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2970 Lorna RoadBirmingham, AL 35216
DATE POSTED
August 14, 2017
SKILLS
- Photography
- Painting
- Storytelling
- Case Work / Management
- Community Outreach
- Music Arts
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Must provide contact to patients 1x a week