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5 people are interested
Become a Companion Hospice Volunteer! Volunteers needed in Santa Clarita Area
ORGANIZATION: Companion Hospice--Simi Valley
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Companion Hospice provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support for terminally ill patients and their families. With the help of our hospice team, patients and their loved ones can spend their remaining time living with dignity and respect. Companion is looking for men and women who have a deep concern for others and a willingness to donate their time. Each volunteer will receive a brief training and ongoing support from our staff.
Volunteer role includes:
- Relief for family caregiver
- Reading to the patient
- Running errands
- Writing letters for the patient
- Sharing in a common hobby
- Listening or playing music together
Benefits of volunteering:
- A greater appreciation for life and understanding of what is truly important.
- A feeling of making a difference in the lives of others
- A sense of fulfillment and contribution to the community.
More opportunities with Companion Hospice--Simi Valley
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Companion Hospice--Simi Valley
Location:
3605 Alamo St., #340, Simi Valley, CA 93063, US
Mission Statement
To provide comfort, compassion and caring to patients and families experiencing a life-limiting illness. We affirm life and treat dying as a special and unique part of the life process. The patient and family are empowereed and comforted physically, emotionally, and spiritually in order to retain their dignity and integrity. We are committed to honor patient's wishes in regards to their final phase of life.
Description
Companion Hospice provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support for terminally ill patient and their families. With the help of our hospice team, you and your loved
- Companion Hospice is dedicated and committed to providing the best possible care for our hospice patients and family members.
- Our Interdisciplinary Team creates a loving approach to meeting the needs of those we serve by being compassionate and caring at a most difficult time.
- All our staff, including, our volunteers, receive intensive orientation and training, so that they are better equipped to assist our patients.
- We are Medicare and Medi-Cal Certified, State Licensed, and JCAHO Accredited.
Our voluneers will received the best orientation and training to be a member of our very special "Hospice Care Team".
Everything is provided free-of-charge.
You will not be given your first patient until you are ready and comfortable--we want to make you happy!
And you can do this! Let us show you how easy it is to meet a new friend in need!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3605 Alamo Street #340Simi Valley, CA 93063
DATE POSTED
June 8, 2017
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Patient Care
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule.