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Give the gift of Companionship
ORGANIZATION: Ascend Hospice
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3 people are interested
A friendly visit can make all the difference in the world to a person on hospice care. As a Ascend Hospice volunteer, you will be a valued member of the professional team that cares for our patients. You will receive free orientation and training and will be able to meet patients where they live to read, share stories, listen to music, provide respite for family members. It ensures that patients spend the end of their life in dignity and comfort. You will be amazed how giving to others will enrich your own sense of well being. Volunteers must to be age 18 and older.
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About Ascend Hospice
Location:
4550 W. 109th St., Suite 210, Overland Park, KS 66211, US
Mission Statement
Ascend Hospice is dedicated to providing innovative, quality care and wellness to our communities to help them live better lives. By being a hospice volunteer, you can take great pride in knowing you’ve made a positive impact in someone’s life and in your community. From our teen volunteer program to comforting families during the final hours, Ascend Hospice offers opportunities for individuals ranging in age from teens to senior citizens.
Description
Ascend Hospice, formerly Care Alternatives, is committed to providing extremely exceptional care and services with integrity and compassion. Founded in 1995, Ascend Hospice is a nondenominational, multicultural hospice and palliative care provider built on the belief that hospice services should reflect the life we live - one lived fully and with dignity. With offices in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Missouri, California and Virginia, the company currently provides care for approximately 850 patients in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, hospitals and private homes. Dedicated to a holistic approach, Ascend Hospice’s expert interdisciplinary teams provide state-of-the art hospice care, including pain control and symptom management through holistic and traditional therapies, as well as emotional support for patients and families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
22550 S Franklin St.Springhill, KS 66083
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2018
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Music Therapy
- Singing
- Patient Care
- Spiritual Healing
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours
- TB test and Physical