- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Companionship Volunteers Wanted
ORGANIZATION: Amedisys Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
The Amedisys Hospice Volunteer Program exists to enhance the quality of life of hospice patients and their families by providing companionship and socialization to patients. Some examples of activities needed include weekly phone calls, visiting, listening, playing cards, listening to music, reading a book or poetry, watching a favorite movie or TV program, or even something as simple as making a cup of tea.
Coverage area includes Southern Pittsburgh communities, Mon Valley communities (Belle Vernon, Charleroi, Monessen, Donora, Elizabeth, West Mifflin, California, Brownsville, Beallsville, Bentleyville, Monongahela). And all surrounding communities.
Amedisys Hospice travels to wherever our patients call home. Whether it be in a skilled nursing facility, a personal care home, an assisted living facility, or even their own private home, The Amedisys Hospice team will service patients regardless of their location.
Volunteers are a crucial part of our hospice team! Giving the gift of time is sometimes the best gift anybody can ever give. Please, let us help you make a difference in someone's life!
*** Due to President Biden's Mandate, ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST be vaccinated and show proof of it.***
*** Due to the COVID-19 virus, there may be some restrictions in certain facilities and patient's homes. We are operating on a case by case basis depending on who is allowed to be in certain places. ***
More opportunities with Amedisys Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Amedisys Hospice
Location:
100 Stoops Drive, Suite 300, Monongahela, PA 15063, US
Mission Statement
Amedisys Hospice is a for profit hospice that maintains license to provide Hospice services in designated states. As a Medicare certified hospice, we contract with other health care facilities and agencies for impatient services. Amedisys provides hospice care to patients and families for the palliation and management of terminal illnesses and related conditions. The care optimizes comfort and dignity and is consistent with the patient and family needs and goals. The service are available 24 hours a day, sever days a week regardless of patient setting or funding.
Description
Hospice care is offered to patients and families in private homes, to those in nursing facilities where a valid contract is in place, and to those opting for admission to contracted hospice units. As a community based agency, Amedisys hospice is committed to providing proper care of the dying patient and his/her family as well as education for the community regarding Hospice. The philosophy is to meet the needs of the terminally ill patients and their families and to facilitate living life to the fullest measure possible with dignity, comfort, and being pain free as possible. Amedisys provides services through the interdisciplinary approach of nursing, medical social work, chaplain, bereavement counseling and volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Monongahela, PA 15063
DATE POSTED
December 27, 2021
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- No maximum amount, whatever you are comfortable with.
- 2 step PPD and free training and free background check provided through Amedisys Hospice.