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Looking for Massage Therapy Volunteers for Hospice Patients in San Mateo County
ORGANIZATION: Sutter Care at Home - Hospice https://www.sutterhealth.org/scah
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Sutter Care at Home is looking for Certified Massage Therapists to volunteer with hospice patients.
Becoming a hospice volunteer at Sutter Care at Home (San Mateo County) is the greatest gift you can offer is your time, your caring nature, and your willingness to listen.
Volunteering can be as simple as sitting by the bedside, offering a massage or reiki, reading a book or running a quick errand for our patients and their family member. Training and ongoing support are provided to all volunteers, so experience is not required.
Being a hospice volunteer is a great opportunity to practice compassion and discover your skills and learn new ones during the end-of-life care. Volunteers are trained to enhance the overall goal of meeting the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of hospice patients and their families.
While volunteer cannot provide clinical or personal care, s/he can be a caring companion and compassionate listener to both patients and families.
For additional information email: christie.yeung@sutterhealth.org
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About Sutter Care at Home - Hospice https://www.sutterhealth.org/scah
Location:
1025 Atlantic Ave, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, US
Mission Statement
Sutter Care at Home enhances the health and well being of the people in the communities we serve through a not-for-profit commitment to compassion and excellence in home-based services and products.
Description
To become a hospice volunteer at Sutter Care at Home the greatest gift you can offer is your time, your caring nature, and your willingness to listen. Training and ongoing support are provided to all volunteers, so experience is not required. It's a great opportunity to learn new skills and enhance existing ones. Volunteers are trained to enhance the overall goal of meeting the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of hospice patients and their families.
Volunteers may stay with the patient to give the caregiver some time away or time to rest and they can be a caring companion and compassionate listener to both patients and families. While volunteers cannot provide clinical or personal care, they may be able to assist with routine tasks and errands.
Requirements: Volunteers receive 24 hours of training, health clearance and a background check, and attend monthly educational meetings. They must work closely with Volunteer Program Coordinator as members of the hospice team.
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1670 S Amphlett Blvd.Suite 300San Mateo, CA 94402
(37.55896 ,-122.30304 )
DATE POSTED
November 5, 2024
SKILLS
- Massage Therapy
- Aromatherapy
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible. 1 year commitment preferred.
- Yearly TB test, flu shot, vaccinated for MMR, Tdap & Chickenpox, Health screen and drug test. Sutter provides background check & provides required vaccinations/health screens.