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25 people are interested
By Your Side: Patient / Family Visit Volunteer (Pearland, Clear Lake)
ORGANIZATION: Brookdale Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
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25 people are interested
Volunteers enhance the quality of life for patients and their families by visiting with them where ever the patient calls home. Home might be a private home, an Assisted Living community, or a Skilled Nursing Facility. Volunteers choose a location convenient for them.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Listen to music, read a book, play a game, share a hobby or craft.
Help caregivers by running an errand, or sit with patients while caregivers take a break.
Visit patients who have no family involved in their care, some patients have no one and are very lonely!
Free Comprehensive Training Provided. Training is relevant for the service you provide, and practical - preparing you to be a resource within your circle of influence. Training schedule adaptable to you.
More opportunities with Brookdale Hospice
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About Brookdale Hospice
Location:
15425 North Freeway, Suite # 160, Houston, TX 77090, US
Mission Statement
Enriching the lives of those we serve with compassion, respect, excellence and integrity
Description
Brookdale Hospice provides an individualized program of physical, emotional and practical care for the patient, with emphasis on pain control and symptom management. Our program is a reflection of our spirit of caring. We emphasize comfort, dignity and respect. We believe that centering our focus on both the patient and the family enables us to provide the best care possible.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Houston, TX 77048
DATE POSTED
May 16, 2022
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Singing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 - 2 Hour Visit / 2 - 3 Visits A Month
- Background check, drug screen and TB Testing - Free to Volunteer. Also proof of Covid-19 vaccine.