- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Companionship Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Encompass Health- Hospice of Oneonta
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
2 people are interested
Thank you for consdidering volunteering with Alacare!
Our Companionship Voluntees are trained to go into hospice patients home settings and read, gather life stories, perform memory projects and much more. Companionship volunteers could paint nails, play games, listen, watch tv, talk about sports or interests, and more! Companionship Volunteers also can make deliveries for birthdays, special occasions, holidays, and more. This is a great way to get to know the people in your community and actively meet the needs of those around you.
All required training is covered by Alacare including basic Alacare training, a drug screen, background check, 2 step TB skin test and Hep. B vaccine. This volunteer will be mentored by the volunteer and community relations coordinator until comfortable and confident to be independent.
If you are interested in this volunteer position, please email us today!
More opportunities with Encompass Health- Hospice of Oneonta
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Encompass Health- Hospice of Oneonta
Location:
Volunteer services, 1409 A Second Ave. East, Oneonta, AL 35121, US
Mission Statement
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
1409 2nd Avenue EastOneonta, AL 35121
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Pass a drug screen and 2 step TB skin test
- Able to gift 2-hours of your time a month