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19 people are interested
Direct Patient Care Volunteer for Hospice
ORGANIZATION: Altus Hospice Care of Beaumont
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19 people are interested
Altus Hospice in Beaumont is seeking direct patient care volunteers to provide emotional support, companionship, active listening and social stimulation to patients and their families.
Hospice patients have been diagnosed with a terminal illness that will complete their lives within an average of 6 months as the disease runs its natural course.
Volunteer visits consist mainly of companionship where you will be doing a lot of listening to patients tell you about their lives. There will also be times where you will be doing the talking to socially stimulate them. Other activities include listening to music with them, watching TV/movies with them, writing letters for them, dialing out phone calls for them, practical/domestic support such as organinizing their room, folding laundry and lite dishes. Plus other misc. activities. There also times where the families need respite. During these respite visits you would be relieving the family or caregiver(s) for an hour or two so they can take a break from caring for the patient.
Being a volunteer for a hospice patient is an indescribable special and great feeling. If you are looking to give back to people in your community in a caring, compassionate and dignifying way, than this is the volunteer opportunity for you. You will walk away from each visit knowing you were able to make an individualized special difference in the last days/months of your patient's life.
I hope to hear from you soon.
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About Altus Hospice Care of Beaumont
Location:
3180 College St., 2nd Floor, Beaumont, TX 77701, US
Mission Statement
The Mission of Altus Hospice Care is to provide professional care with a personal touch. We accomplish this by focusing on both the patient and their family. We will treat the disease process with medical expertise while emphasizing quality living, not only physically, but also psychosocial, emotionally and spiritually. Comfort, compassion and a calming presence are the gifts we bring to this service, and we are honored to walk with the patient and loved ones through this special time. Our job is a sacred one, one which we view as a privilege. The Altus Hospice staff has a duty to treat each individual under our care, as well as our fellow team members, with the utmost respect, while honoring each individual’s choices and core values. To that end, we will listen intently, respond accordingly and serve humbly.
Description
SHARE YOUR TIME WITH THE ALTUS COMMUNITY
You can make an indescribable difference in someone’s life and in your community. Be the personal touch that people need as they go through one of the hardest, most emotionally draining times of their lives. Your presence can make this an unforgettable experience, not only for you, but for the family and friends of Altus patients.
At Altus, we invest in our volunteers. If you are interested in serving, we’d appreciate the opportunity to talk with you personally. All volunteers will be given a background screening, orientation and specialized training to prepare you for your position. We will also offer ongoing training and support to help you grow the gifts you share with our patients.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3180 College Street2nd FloorBeaumont, TX 77701
DATE POSTED
February 27, 2020
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Elder care
- Bereavement Support
- Crisis Counseling
- Healthcare
- Family Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3 hours per week or 1-2 visits per month
- Social security # in order to run background check, health clearances, drug test