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77 people are interested
Massage Therapy volunteers - hospice!
ORGANIZATION: Hospice Care of the Northwest
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77 people are interested
Hospice Care of the Northwest Massage Therapy volunteers provide compassionate touch and presence to terminally ill hospice patients living at home or in long term care facilities, helping them to relax, increase circulation, and decrease their pain, stress and anxiety.
A person’s sense of isolation is often made worse by the lack of human touch. Facing the end of life, some are often overwhelmed and anxious while muscles may be contracted and stiff. The gift of massage and touch can help increase quality of life. Knowledgeable massage therapists offer comforting touch, relaxation, a sense of well being and emotional health.
All Hospice Care of the Northwest volunteers receive training and orientation in end-of-life care. Massage Therapist, Acupressure and Reiki Practitioner volunteers must be up to date with current licenses.
Hospice Care of the Northwest services the Portland and the greater Portland area (Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties)and we have volunteer opportunities in your area that can work around your schedule. You will be well-supported and greatly valued by the entire hospice team. Your time is always appreciated.
I look forward to hearing from you! For more information and upcoming trainings, please contact me at:
Tammy Paladeni at 503-595-2260
tpaladeni@hospicecarenw.com.
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About Hospice Care of the Northwest
Location:
6130 NE 78th Court., #C10, Portland, OR 97218, US
Mission Statement
To provide dignified end-of-life care and quality services that allow our patients and families/significant others to live life richly, deeply and meaningfully for as long as it may last, and to die with dignity in the setting of their choice.
Description
Hospice Care of the Northwest seeks to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families who are facing a life limiting illness. We focus on life and the quality of living, while accepting the reality of death as part of life.
We provide comfort, company, and active treatment of distressing symptoms, with the patient and their family as the focus of care. Services are provided by a team of professionals and volunteers who are physician directed and nurse coordinated. Comfort and coping resources are provided to the family for up to 13 months following the death of their loved one.
It is the expectation that all employees and volunteers are strongly committed to the dignity and worth of each individual human being.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multnomah/Clackamas/Washington Counties6130 NE 78th Court, #C10 (Training Location)*Opportunities near you.Portland, OR 97204
DATE POSTED
May 8, 2018
SKILLS
- Massage Therapy
- Hospice Care
- Aromatherapy
- Bereavement Support
- Spiritual Healing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-4 hours weekly
- 2 step TB Skin Test Required & Provided