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1 person is interested
HOSPICE VOLUNTEER - Delaware County
ORGANIZATION: Compassus Hospice - Serving Delaware County & Chester County
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1 person is interested
Join Our Hospice Volunteer Team!
Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care is currently looking for people around Delaware County, PA to participate in our volunteer program. Just a few hours per week makes a difference in someone's life.
Compassus serves patients in assisted livings, nursing homes, or in their own homes.
Volunteers will learn about hospice services, and how to provide non-medical visits to people with a life limiting illness. They will also gain an understanding of the special needs of people with Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Through your commitment to Compassus, you can impact patients in extraordinary ways!
What can volunteers do?
- Make friendly visits
- Provide caregiver relief and respite
- Complementary Therapy such as: Massage, and Pet Therapy
- Read
- Listen
- Share a special talent like music or art
- Administrative support
What do we provide?
- An increase in your life satisfaction
- Free training at your convenience
- Free health evaluation and TB tests
- Free flu shots (during flu season)
- Ongoing educational opportunities
- Social activities and events
More opportunities with Compassus Hospice - Serving Delaware County & Chester County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Compassus Hospice - Serving Delaware County & Chester County
Location:
2 Campus Blvd, Suite 200, Newtown Square, PA 19073, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Compassus Hospice is to offer our hands and hearts by spending time with patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses, and to those that love them. By providing comfort and companionship, we are here to help make the most of every moment.
Description
Hospice care affirms the belief that it is important to make every moment of life as meaningful as possible, from the first days of a terminal diagnosis to the last. We offer our service with compassion, integrity and excellence.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
November 9, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Spiritual Healing
- Elder care
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Kindness and Compassion