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13 people are interested
Is Hospice Care Your Passion?
ORGANIZATION: Dignity Hospice of Colorado
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13 people are interested
Become a Hospice Volunteer and embark on an amazing path to share your time, talents, passion and presence to people and their families facing the end-of-life journey. Dignity Hospice of Colorado is looking for volunteers throughout the Metro area to provide non-medical supportive services such as companionship, life review, reading, playing music, watching TV/movies, alternative healing therapies, pet therapy, respite care, and providing a compassionate, peaceful presence.
As a Volunteer, you are an integral member of the hospice team and are provided with free, comprehensive training (including CPR certification) in order to feel confident and comfortable providing companionship to patients. Your time is valuable, and we do our best to provide opportunities that utilize your special skills, gifts and talents in a way that is meaningful to you and the people you serve. You will have support throughout each step of the process because we appreciate the care you provide. Volunteers are the Heart of Hospice!
Opportunities are available throughout the Denver Metro area, however currently most needed in the areas North of Denver proper: Brighton, Thornton, Northglenn, and Broomfield. Times and frequency of visits are as flexible as your schedule requires, and are located primarily in skilled care facilities.
Email or call to set up an interview with the Volunteer Coordinator and begin your hospice volunteer journey!
www.dignityco.com
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About Dignity Hospice of Colorado
Location:
14707 E. 2nd Ave, Suite 220, Aurora, CO 80011, US
Mission Statement
Our mission at Dignity Hospice of Colorado is to provide superior care and customer service to our patients and their families and caregivers. We take pride in providing these services in an environment of dignity and respect for every person. We treat all employees & volunteers with the same respect and dignity due to them for their admirable work.
Description
Hospice is a special type of care designed to provide comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments. Hospice staff and volunteers provide specialized knowledge and expertise in hospice-related conditions, including pain management. The aim of hospice is to improve the quality of life in the patient’s final days by offering dignity, comfort, and support. Hospice care allows for the natural progression of the disease process, and it neither prolongs life nor hastens death.
At Dignity Hospice of Colorado, hospice care is provided by our interdisciplinary team of specially trained professionals, and volunteers. Hospice addresses all symptoms of a disease, with a special focus on controlling the patient’s pain and discomfort. Hospice also deals with the social, emotional, and spiritual effects of the terminal condition on the patient and the patient’s family and friends. This includes offering a variety of bereavement and counseling services to families both before and after a patient’s passing.
Our Volunteers are thoroughly trained in order that they can feel confident and be successful while providing care in various settings. CPR certification (paid by Dignity), reliable transportation, access to a computer, annual flu shot (also provided by Dignity) are required.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
14707 E. 2nd Ave, Suite 220Aurora, CO 80011
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2018
SKILLS
- Massage Therapy
- Hospice Care
- Elder care
- Bereavement Support
- Animal Therapy
- Spiritual Healing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 1 hour per month
- Interview, current CPR (provided with training package), TB Test