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46 people are interested
Friendly Visitor
ORGANIZATION: Penn Medicine Hospice
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46 people are interested
Are you a warm and compassionate person? Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse invites you to volunteer as a 'friendly visitor' at our center city inpatient unit. As a member of the care team (medical, psychosocial, & spiritual clinicians and volunteers) you will provide companionship and presence to hospice patients and their family members, listening to life stories, discussing current events, reading aloud, watching TV programs, offering support, or just providing quiet presence. The volunteer serves as a welcome and vital addition to the team by focusing solely on the present moment, offering distraction and ease in the midst of often difficult days.
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About Penn Medicine Hospice
Location:
150 Monument Rd., Suite 600, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, US
Mission Statement
Penn Medicine Hospice's mission is to comfort and support patients and families who are experiencing a life-limiting illness. We accomplishes this through service, educating the public and the healthcare community about hospice principles and practices, and continuing to evaluate and modify hospice policies and services.
Description
Our holistic philosophy takes a pro-active approach to pain and symptom management and recognizes that pain extends beyond the physical. We address the symptoms of each patient's illness as well as the emotional and spiritual concerns of the patient, caregiver and family - assisting patients and loved ones with the challenges that come with death and dying.
Hospice care provides a way for patients to take control of their life and treatment, encouraging them to take an active role in the important medical and legal decisions that affect them and those around them. Our multidisciplinary hospice team provides a wide range of care and support, allowing patients to live out their final months comfortably, in control, and with the dignity and respect they deserve.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1800 Lombard Street, 6th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19146
DATE POSTED
March 13, 2018
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible. Weekly shift recommended.
- Immunizations; annual PPD and Flu hosts