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5 people are interested
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the Longmont area? (Hospice)
ORGANIZATION: AccentCare of Colorado Hospice
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5 people are interested
AccentCare of Colorado Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to provide companionship to hospice patients who live in the Longmont area. Volunteers are truly the heart of hospice and are an important part of our hospice team. Hospice is specialized care that helps manage symptoms at the end of someone's life. We serve people in their homes or wherever they call home in Larimer, Weld, Boulder and Adams Counties. We are especially in need to volunteers to visit patients in the Berthoud/Longmont area. Hospice uses an interdisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants and volunteers to bring comfort, support and guidance to patients and families walking the end-of-life journey. Our hospice volunteers will have many opportunities to make a difference in our community. No experience with hospice is necessary - we will provide all the training you need to become a hospice volunteer - so give us a call or send us an email now to get the process started! Along with some other paperwork requirements, we do require a background check, TB test and drug screen.
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About AccentCare of Colorado Hospice
Location:
4065 Saint Cloud DR suite 200, Loveland, CO 80538, US
Mission Statement
AccentCare Hospice - Our Purpose: Reimagining care, together. Our values act with integrity to be compassionate to Commit to excellence. Our Vision: Patients and clients receive the understanding, empathy, and excellence they deserve. Families experience compassionate support from a trusted guide at each step. Team members grow, thrive, and find inspiration in a supportive work environment. Community and strategic partners succeed with the help of a comprehensive and responsive partner.
Description
Hospice affirms life. Hospice exists to provide aupport and care for persons living with a serious illness so that they may live as fully and comfortably as possible. Hospice is specialized care that provides supportive care directed towards enhancing quality of life. Together with the patient and family, the interdisciplinary caregiving team focuses on the individual's physical symptoms as well as the emotional and spiritual concerns of the patient and family.
Understanding that it is a privilege to accompany patients and families on this unique journey, hospice strives to uphold the patient's personal dignity and to ever sustain hope.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4065 St. Cloud Drive, Suite 200Business OfficeLoveland, CO 80537
DATE POSTED
May 29, 2018
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Patient Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Usually 1-2 hours at least one day per week
- Background check, drug screen. Willing to commit to volunteering for at least 1 year