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5 people are interested
Bereavement Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Caring Hospice Services
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5 people are interested
Caring Hospice Services is a home care based program, which means Patient Visit Volunteer provide emotional support and companionship to patients in their home, assisted living or nursing facility in Fairfield County and Western New Haven County areas. Currently looking for our Ridgefield area.
We are looking for Bereavement Volunteers that offer companionship and support for bereaved family members after the loss of a loved one. The Bereavement Volunteer works under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator and is supervised by the Bereavement Coordinator. Duties may include making support calls, in-person visits, assisting a grief support group, helping with mailings to families and assisting for the preparation of Memorial Service.
Bereavement Volunteers are required to complete the Patient Visit Volunteer Training and also required to complete an additional 10-hour bereavement training. In keeping the Medicare requirements, Volunteers must undergo a background check, physical test and a 2-step PPD test.
More opportunities with Caring Hospice Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Caring Hospice Services
Location:
456 Glenbrook Road, Stamford, CT 06906, US
Mission Statement
Caring Hospice is a unique, holistic and cost effective service designed to meet the social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs of our patients and families as they face terminal illness. Our mission is to coordinate patient and family services while respecting their choices, values and beliefs.
Description
"Life is for living." Caring Hospice has been providing hospice services since 1997. We are passionate about our mission to bring comfort and relief into the lives of those who need it most. Our experience in dealing with end of life issues has molded our unique care approach. Because it is an approach, not a place, hospice care can be provided at home, at an assisted living facility, at a long term care setting, or at a hospital.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
640 Danbury RdRidgefield, CT 06877
DATE POSTED
October 19, 2021
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Bereavement Support
- Spiritual Healing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- once a week