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By Your Side: Patient / Family Visit Volunteer (Pearland, Clear Lake)

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ORGANIZATION: HCA Houston Hospice & Family Care

  • 28 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.

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About HCA Houston Hospice & Family Care

Location:

15425 North Freeway, Suite # 160, Houston, TX 77090, US

Mission Statement

At HCA Houston Hospice and Family Care Every day of life should be on your terms. It’s not the quantity of our days that makes life special -- it’s the quality. Our hospice and family care services provide you or your loved ones with the physical, emotional and spiritual support they need to live life on their terms, with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Description

Hospice & Family Care is committed to creating a space that has the comforts of home, no matter what location you choose. This means providing you with the subtle touches (favorite music, cherished photos) that bring you comfort - as well as surrounding you with family and friends to help you make the most of every moment.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Houston, TX 77048

(29.62459,-95.32071)
 

SKILLS

  • Veteran Care
  • Hospice Care
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication
  • Singing

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • 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.

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