What does it take to be a Kindred Hospice Volunteer?
1. The desire to give your time, talents and heart in support of hospice patients and their families.
2. Be at least 18 years old to volunteer directly with patients.
3. Complete comprehensive hospice volunteer orientation and annual training. (*Orientation completed through Zoom during pandemic.)
4. Background check, fingerprinting, TB test and drug screening required.
5. Must provide own transportation; may not be dropped off at patient home.
Volunteers provide friendly, non-medical visits to hospice patients in their homes. Types of direct patient care may include:
· Respite care (relief for family/caregiver)
· Emotional support
· Light housekeeping
· Life review
· Companionship
· Vigil (special training required)
· Veteran-to-Veteran (pairing of Veteran patient with Veteran Volunteer)
Scheduling is flexible; hours vary depending on need and your schedule.
For more information, please contact Sigrid Newbury, Volunteer Coordinator, at (386) 597-6306 or via email at sigrid.newbury@kindredhospicecare.com. You may also click on the "I want to help" button.
Thank you for your interest in being a Kindred Hospice Volunteer!
1717 N Clyde Morris Blvd, Ste 130, Daytona Beach, FL 32117, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Kindred At Home - Hospice Division is to honor life and offer compassion to individuals and their families when facing a life-limiting illness.
Description
Kindred Hospice serves patients in their homes whether it be their private homes, assisted living facilities or skilled nursing facilities.
Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
4861 Palm Coast Pkwy NWSte 3Palm Coast, FL32137
(29.55263,-81.24642)
DATE POSTED
February 17, 2021
SKILLS
Elder care
Mental Health
People Skills
Relationship Building
Patient Care
Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Flexible and variable. No minimum time requirement.
