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1 person is interested
Do you live in an outlying community/town of the Austin area and wish you could volunteer?
ORGANIZATION: Altus Hospice
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1 person is interested
Do you live in an outlying community/town of the Austin area and wish you could volunteer? At Altus Hospice you can! There are too many towns to list, so if you are interested - contact me.
Here are my thoughts: We don't always have a need in our outlying towns, however, when we do - we need them right away. In mid January 2016 on a Saturday we're having an orientation. I'd like to get you oriented and fully ready to go. That way, when we do have a patient in your town, all you need is information so you can go do your thing!
About our Volunteers:
- No medical experience needed
- They come from all walks of life
- Be reliable
- Have an open heart!
- Orienation: which will be in mid January 2016 on a Saturday
- Need to have reliable transportation
- Pick their own schedule
- "Friendly visitors." that do not have an agenda . They are simply there to visit, be a friend, help a patient "forget" for a moment and just truly enjoy life.
- Give caregivers a break for a couple of hours. This is so the caregiver can attend to their own needs such as going to a doctor’s appointment or going to the grocery.
- A few of the activities Volunteers have done during visitsare: go for a walk, sit with someone and encourage them to eat, attend an activity, make someone's day not so long and lonely,dance, sing, read a bible out loud, paint fingernails, listen to stories about traveling, and share a Hersey's candy bar.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, or if you have more questions about Hospice - let me know. Please include your name and phone number . Have a great day......I look forward to hearing from you! Katrina Wilson, VC
More opportunities with Altus Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Altus Hospice
Location:
100 N. College Street, Round Rock, TX 78664, US
Mission Statement
Altus Hospice of the Hills is dedicated to providing professional care wit a personal touch. We accomplish this by focusing on the patients and their family/loved ones. Comfort, compassion and calming presence are the gifts we bring to this service. Our job is a sacred one that we view as a privilege. The Altus Hospice staff has a duty to treat each individual under our care, as well as our fellow team members, with the utmost respect, while honoring each individual's choices and core values. To that end, we will listen intently, respond accordingly and serve our patients and their families. Altus Hospice is tied to the communities it serves and has sincere interest in caring for the patients and families the way that we would want our own family memembers to be treated.
Description
Altus Hospice believes the end-of-life journey our loved ones take should be one of comfort and dignity. Along with you having the peace of mind your loved one is receiving the very best care. We are dedicated to providing quality hospice care for the physical & medical needs of our patients as well as for their emotional & spiritual needs. Our team works together with each patient, their family and healthcare professionals, ensuring each patient is cared for like family.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
community/town where patient livesAustin, TX 78750
DATE POSTED
August 9, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Healthcare
- Veteran Care
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- We're flexible