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37 people are interested
A Hospice Cosmetology/Barber Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of San Diego
Please visit the new page to apply.
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37 people are interested
VITAS is looking for kind and caring licensed professional beauticians/barbers to pamper hospice patients living at home, long term care and assisted living facilities throughout San Diego. Pampering can include: gentle shampoo, cut, set and style; filing, polishing or buffing nails, helping with makeup. We are unable to provide coloring or perms due to our regulations. Help us improve the self image of our patients in their final days when they are unable to get to a salon. You may also provide these services to their caregiver who are unable to leave their loved one alone to go to a salon. A copy of your Cosmetology license must be kept on file.
All volunteers are required to attend a comprehensive orientation to gain the knowledge you will need to work with terminally ill patients. Two TB tests and background check are also required and are provided by VITAS.
Upcoming New Volunteer Orientation:
Saturday, March 9th from 8:30 am - 4 pm
Orientation is held at our office located at:
9655 Granite Ridge Dr. Ste. 300
San Diego, CA 92123
Continental breakfast and lunch provided.
There is also an option to complete orientation a via Zoom and self-study combination.
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About VITAS Healthcare of San Diego
Location:
9655 Granite Ridge Dr., Ste. 300, San Diego, CA 92123, US
Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative Hospice program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of those under our care. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical support to hospice patients and their family or offering support services in the office. We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals to volunteer for our patients in their homes or in nursing facilities in your community throughout San Diego County.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Homes and nursing homes in YOUR communityVolunteer assignments within 15 miles of your homeThroughout San Diego County, CA 92123
DATE POSTED
April 5, 2024
SKILLS
- Cosmetology
- People Skills
- Massage Therapy
- Aromatherapy
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 1-3 assignments per month, generally 1 hr long
- Background Screening, 2 TB tests, Health Screen Questionnaire, Hep B Vaccine offered (not mandatory). All requirements covered by VITAS