Nursing, Pre-Med, or Social Work Student: Help a Gresham Area Hospice Patient
ORGANIZATION: Kindred Hospice
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This position would be perfect for a student of nursing or social work or someone who has experience working with people who have memory loss, Alzheimer's or other dementias.
Provide companionship and bring joy to a hospice recipient in the Gresham area. Talk and read to them, play music (CD's or an instrument if you play one), watch/feed birds, enjoy flowers etc. Visit patients close to your home and according to your schedule.
Training provided.
More opportunities with Kindred Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Kindred Hospice
Location:
4500 Kruse Way, Ste 100, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, US
Mission Statement
Kindred at Home is a family of hospice care providers focused on clinical excellence with compassion and dignity when life matters most.
Description
The mission of the Kindred at Home family of hospice care providers is to honor life and offer compassion to individuals and their families when facing a life-limiting illness. We are committed to clinical excellence with dignity when life matters most. Hospice care helps patients and families make the most of the days that remain. Our care teams specialize in pain and symptom management, as well as emotional and spiritual support for the patient and family. An individualized plan of care is developed for each patient based on comfort care measures needed and the wishes of the patient and family.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1808 SE 182nd AvePortland, OR 97233
DATE POSTED
April 3, 2017
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Mental Health
- Music Therapy
- Patient Care
- Nursing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour a week