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33 people are interested
Freindly Visit Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
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33 people are interested
Love Music? Love reading books? Come join our team as a Friendly Visit Volunteer and visit a patient one time a month.
There is nothing medical required.
Your gift of time is all we ask. What you get back is beyond measuring!
More opportunities with Heartland Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Heartland Hospice
Location:
613 Baltimore Drive, Suite 3, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Heartland Hospice is to provide quality Hospice care to patients with a limited life expectancy, as well as, provide support to their caregivers. The quality of life for those we serve is enhanced through palliative and specialized supportive care designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, social, and spiritual needs of the patients and caregivers. Hospice care is provided by using an interdisciplinary team utilizing an approach to the care delivered to patients either in their own home or extended care facility; working cooperatively with area health care providers and other community resources. Heartland Hospice strives to provide care to all who are eligible and need Hospice care irrespective of ability to pay.
Description
Hospice is a special kind of care designed to provide comfort and support for patients facing a terminal illness and their families.
Medical and support services, including nursing care, social services, physician services, counseling, homemaking services, hospice aides, and trained volunteers help the patient and caregiver cope with the illness. Depending on the patient's condition, hospice services may be provided in the patient's home, a skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility or hospital or anywhere the patient calls home.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
613 Baltimore DriveSuite 3Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
DATE POSTED
June 12, 2019
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Singing
- Crocheting
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- one time a month for one hour
- may visit more or see more patients if you wish