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1 person is interested
Hospice Vigil Support in Waterford
ORGANIZATION: Allay Home and Hospice
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1 person is interested
The purpose of our vigil Program is to support fragile patients who may be alone during their final days or hours. the emphasis is on bringing a sense of peace and calm to the patient at this time.
Volunteers can create a serene environment by reading a comforting prayer or poem, listening to soothing music or just sitting quietly holding a patient's hand. Simply being present with the patient is the main focus at this time.
Vigil volunteers are most often requested for those who are likely to be alone; however, volunteers may also be asked to support family member who need to take a break from the bedside of their loved one or the emotional support of a caring person.
since the vigil program is more of an "on-call" type of opportunity, we do take into account the volunteer's personal schedule and location when attempting to fill a vigil request.
Volunteers receive training in the philosophy of hospice, the role of the volunteer and other staff members, and helpful skills for meaningful visits with hospice patients and their families. Additional training specifically related to the vigil visit is provided.
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About Allay Home and Hospice
Location:
325 N Corporate Dr, Suite 260, Brookfield, WI 53045, US
Mission Statement
Allay Hospice consistently strives to provide the best, most compassionate care that can be experienced through the last phase of life's journey. Our goal is to ensure that those with a life-limiting illness live each day to the fullest in comfort and dignity. At Allay, we are committed to taking care of our patients and families as we would our own.
Description
Hospice is not a place, but a special way of caring that promotes one's quality of life and death with dignity. When medicine cannot provide a cure, Allay Hospice offers patients and their families the comfort, compassion and assistance necessary to maintain the best possible quality of life.
Allay is a locally owned hospice with offices in Brookfield, Waterford, Jackson, & Sheboygan to serve all communities of Southeastern Wisconsin.
*Our volunteers work side by side with Allay's experienced hospice team in providing comfort and care when it is needed most. For all of our volunteer opportunities, the amount of time you give is flexible and assignments are based on your availability and location; we do our best to assign volunteers within or near their own community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
various locations within Milwaukee countyOak Creek, Hales CornersGreenfield, Greendale, CudahyMilwaukee, WI 53215
DATE POSTED
August 14, 2018
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers are scheduled in shifts of 2-4 hours