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10 people are interested
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ORGANIZATION: APEX Hospice and Palliative Care
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10 people are interested
Seeking Bilingual Volunteers to provide companionship, socialization, memory support and/or supportive presence to hospice patients at the end of life, by providing friendly non-medical visits to home and/or skilled nursing home patients. Volunteers adhere to all COVID safety precautions of social distancing, handwashing precautions and appropriate PPE. You might even consider serving with your partner or best friend as part of our Together We Serve program.
Apex Hospice and Palliative Care serves 16 counties in the Chicagoland area; however, Volunteers serve close to home, work or school at hours convenient to you. Our patients in the South and Southwest areas of the Chicago area are in particular need. We never ask for more than you can give. Training is provided free of charge and provided remotely for your safety and convenience.
If you have a willingness to learn and a compassionate heart, we want to talk to you!
One caring heart is all it takes to make a difference. Volunteering is good for your community, good for your career and good for your personal well-being. Join us as we bring quality of life to those at the end of life.
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About APEX Hospice and Palliative Care
Location:
510 Oakmont Lane, Westmont, IL 60559, US
Mission Statement
Our team of hospice experts is committed to providing excellent care that promotes dignity, respect, choice and voice to those patients and their families with a chronic or end of life illness.
Description
APEX Hospice and Palliative Care seeks to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families who are facing a terminal illness. We focus on quality of life by providing comfort, company and active treatment of distressing symptoms, with the patient and their family as the focus of care.
Volunteers are an integral part of the Apex team and can find meaning, purpose and peace in supporting patients and loved ones during this time. Apex Hospice has successfully placed volunteers in roles that add to the quality of life of the patient and family while using the gifts of the volunteers. Learn more about volunteering as a patient companion, music companion, respite caregiver or errand runner .
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Chicago, IL 60608
DATE POSTED
July 20, 2022
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Hospice Care
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Bereavement Support
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Hours are flexible based on personal schedule
- Background Check, Physical, Drug Screen and TB Testing are arranged and provided at no charge. Covid Vaccine required for all volunteers who serve patients.