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ORGANIZATION: Gentiva Hospice

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 39 people are interested

  • Do you like to play card games, bingo etc?
  • Do you like to watch game shows or old movies, television shows?
  • Are you compassionate, caring, loving, and patient?
  • Are you patient and loving?
  • Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Kindred Hospice would love for you to provide in home companionship to our patients. As a volunteer you are not expected to provide medical care to patients. However, your presence at their bedside will allow a caregiver the opportunity to leave the home for a few hours. Your presence will give the patient support through socialization and companionship. All training is provided free of charge by Kindred.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age or older. Volunteers are welcome to provide visits during the day, after hours, or on weekends.

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About Gentiva Hospice

Location:

2550 Acton Rd, Ste 110, Birmingham, AL 35243, US

Mission Statement

To make a difference in the lives of our patients and families by working hand-in-hand throughout their journey. To lead the way in delivering clinical excellence, extraordinary service and compassionate hospice care.

Description

Hospice provides a family-oriented model of care designed to meet the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of patients in life's final transition. Kindred's Hospice services provide essential respite care for family caregivers while keeping the patient in a familiar and comfortable environment.

https://www.kindredhealthcare.com/resources/blog-kindred-spirit/2015/12/10/caregiver-corner-weaving-a-memoir-through-hospice-volunteer-support

CAUSE AREAS

People with Disabilities
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
People with Disabilities, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2550 Acton RoadSuite 110Birmingham, AL 35243

(33.41524,-86.75428)
 

DATE POSTED

February 9, 2024

SKILLS

  • Hospice Care
  • Pharmacology
  • Spiritual Healing
  • Social Work
  • Nursing
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hours a month
  • Additional training provided by Kindred Hospice

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