Make a difference as a Patient Care Hospice Volunteer- VITAS- St. Charles Co.

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We are looking for Patient Companionship Volunteers at VITAS- Healthcare to visit patients on hospice residing in assisted living and/or nursing homes located in St. Charles County area. There are many opportunities and locations available to visit patients.

During visits volunteers may read to patients, write letters for them, play music, games, share conversation and hobbies or simply hold their hand so they are not alone. Comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteering is provided. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Emily Jokerst, Manager of Volunteer Services at (314) 682-3400 or at Emily.Jokerst@Vitas.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Mission Statement: VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.

Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in the office, using their cars and from their own homes.