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6 people are interested
Veteran Hospice Voluteeers
ORGANIZATION: Old Colony Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
The bond the Vertans of the US Armed Serivces share is a profound one. We have many Veteran Hospice patients looking for your support.
Hospice Volunteers are an essential part of the hospice philosophy of care which recognizes that dying is not jsut a medical event, but a personal one as well. Volunteers are the very heart of hospice care and the time spent with patients is truly invaluable.
A comprehensive orientation is provided regarding hospice care and support before you get started. On going training is offered throughout the year. Volunteer support groups meet quarterly.
Old Colony Hopsice provides care to patients in 47 towns surrounding West Bridgewater, MA
Opportunites are matched to your schedule and location.
More opportunities with Old Colony Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Old Colony Hospice
Location:
321 Manley St, West Bridgewater, MA 02379, US
Mission Statement
The Old Colony Hospice team compassionately cares for individuals and their loved ones coping with complex illnesses and end of life needs while preserving dignity and quality of life.
Description
Hospice care is one of the most personal experiences of an individual’s life. Focused on meeting the physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs of patients with advanced disease, hospice care often involves family and friends who are committed to ensuring that their loved one can live where they are most comfortable and enjoy the highest quality of life possible for their entire life.
For over 30 years, Old Colony Hospice’s team of registered nurses, social workers, counselors, hospice aides, nutritional consultants and volunteers has been providing caring, compassionate hospice care to patients and their loved ones in partnership with the patient’s primary care physician.
A free-standing, non-profit, Medicare certified, accredited health care organization, we are proud to serve 45 Massachusetts cities and towns in our service area. In order to serve our patients and families in whatever setting they consider home. We also are able to offer physical, occupational and speech therapy through relationships with other care providers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
321 Manley StreetWest Bridgewater, MA 02379
DATE POSTED
August 2, 2018
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- one year
- TB test