-
2 people are interested
All Volunteer opportunities
ORGANIZATION: Encompass Health - Hospice of Tuscaloosa & Northport
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
2 people are interested
Caregiver relief volunteer:
Non-medical Volunteers visit hospice patients in their homes and provide companionship and emotional support to the patient while the caregiver steps out for a couple of hours. Can you provide companionship and emotional support to a patient while the caregiver runs errands? If so, please contact me! Training and support are provided. You will be mentored by the volunteer and community relations coordinator until comfortable and confident to visit independently.
More opportunities with Encompass Health - Hospice of Tuscaloosa & Northport
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Encompass Health - Hospice of Tuscaloosa & Northport
Location:
5710 Watermelon Rd, Suite 310, Northport, AL 35473, US
Mission Statement
At Encompass Health, we are committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. From inpatient rehabilitation to home-based care, we’re with our patients for every step of their post-acute journey. Our clinical collaboration and cutting-edge treatments ensure patients receive the best care for their needs at all times. We’re proud to say our approach helps patients achieve better outcomes. We believe integrated care delivery across the healthcare continuum is critical to achieving the best outcomes for patients. We exist to provide a better way to care that elevates expectations and outcomes.
Description
We of Encompass Health - Hospice are looking for kind individuals to help ease burdens of families going through difficult times.
At Encompass Health we foster a culture of compassion and collaboration encouraging and empowering each employee and volunteer to keep learning and growing together. Our compassionate end-of-life care is provided in the patient’s home, whether that is a home address, nursing home, assisted living community, independent living community or other location. It focuses on the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of both the individual patient and our patients’ loved ones: caregivers, spouses, children, extended family and friends.
Our experienced team understands the complexity of issues and feelings that surround hospice care and end of life. Our care process is designed to maximize our patient’s quality of life and offer our patients and their love ones comfort, support and guidance when facing a terminal illness
Our Goal is to provide a sense of dignity and peace for our patients, while controlling pain, minimizing discomfort and managing symptoms. We also prioritize emotional and spiritual needs, guiding our patients and their loved one through the end-of-life process.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5710 Watermelon Rd Suite 3101706 HWy 78 E Jasper AL 35501Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Bereavement Support
- Patient Care
- Spiritual Healing
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- flexible
- Drug screening, references & completion of orientation