VITAS Patient Care Volunteer- Gardenview Dougherty Ferry, 63088
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
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We are looking for Patient Companionship Volunteers at VITAS- Healthcare to visit patients residing at Gardenview Dougherty Ferry. Gardenview Dougherty Ferry is located at 13612 Big Bend Rd., Valley Park, MO 63088.
During visits volunteers may read to patients, write letters for them, play music, games, share conversation/hobbies or spend quality time listening to their stories. Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care through offering individualized support services. Comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteering is provided. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Emily Jokerst, at (314) 682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@Vitas.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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About VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
Location:
1801 Park 270 Drive, Suite 150, Saint Louis, MO 63146, US
Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in the office.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
13612 Big Bend Rd.Valley Park, MO 63088
DATE POSTED
February 13, 2019
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours a week or month, flexible schedule
- 2 TB tests paid for by VITAS, Interview/Screening Application process