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7 people are interested
Companionship for Hospice Patients (Kansas City-North)
ORGANIZATION: Ascend Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
Become a companion, read a book, tell a story, or just spend some time and make someone smile, if only for a little while!
Ascend Hospice is in need of volunteers to provide comfort and support to those in our community with terminally illness. Hospice training is provided by Ascend Hospice.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
- Companionship & Support
- Aromatherapy-Alternative Therapies (Reiki & Massage)
- Pet Therapy
- Music
For more information on training and support services provided by Ascend please contact our Volunteer Supervisor, Darrelle at 816-341-6121 to learn more or start your journey as a Hospice Volunteer!
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About Ascend Hospice
Location:
783 N. E. Anderson Lane, lee's Summit, MO 64064, US
Mission Statement
Ascend Hospice is dedicated to providing innovative, quality care, and wellness to our communities to help them live better lives. By being a hospice volunteer you can take great pride in knowing you've made a positive impact in someone's life and in your community. From our teen volunteer program to comforting families during the final hours. Ascend Hospice offers opportunities for individual's ranging in age from teens to senior citizens. Ascend Hospice is committed to providing best-in-class care with everyone we connect with.
Description
Ascend Hospice, formerly Care Alternatives, is committed to providing extremely exceptional care and services with integrity and compassion. Founded in 1995, Ascend Hospice is a nondenominational, multicultural hospice and palliative care provider built on the belief that hospice services should reflect the life we live - one lived fully and with dignity. With offices in Kansas and Missouri, the company currently provides care for patients in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, hospitals and private homes. Dedicated to a holistic approach, Ascend Hospice’s expert interdisciplinary teams provide state-of-the art hospice care, including pain control and symptom management through holistic and traditional therapies, as well as emotional support for patients and families
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Kansas City, MO 64155
DATE POSTED
July 24, 2024
SKILLS
- Massage Therapy
- Hospice Care
- Animal Therapy
- Patient Care
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- TB Test and Physical exam (can be completed in training process)