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156 people are interested
Make a Difference! Patient Care Volunteers Needed!
ORGANIZATION: Hospice of the Bluegrass
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156 people are interested
Hospice of the Bluegrass provides the highest quality end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers are considered part of the interdisciplinary team and they offer a variety of services to our patients. Hospice of the Bluegrass serves 32 counties across KY.
Volunteers serve as companions to patients, provide respite care to the caregivers and transportation for patients and families.
Volunteers are required to complete full Hospice training, provide 2 personal references, submit to a criminal background check and complete a two-part TB skin test. (TB skin test only required for patient care volunteers.)
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About Hospice of the Bluegrass
Location:
2312 Alexandria Dr., Lexington, KY 40504, US
Mission Statement
To provide the highest quality of interdisciplinary care to all terminally ill patients, the bereaved, and their families. To educate professionals in the philosophy and art of hospice care so that dying patients, their families, and hospice will have an adequate supply of knowledgeable professionals wherever they are.To build a community through education and information that can support patients/families as each person encounters one who needs support. To provide donors the privilage to help others through their gifts to hospice. To create a climate where all staff can do their work.
Description
Hospice of the Bluegrass is a non-profit organization which provides support and care for persons in the last phase of an incurable illness. Hospice exists in the hope and belief that through appropriate care and the promotion of a caring community sensitive to their needs, patients and families may be free to attain a degree of mental, physical and spiritual preperation for death that is satisfactory to them. Hospice care usually takes place in the home, but may may also be provided in a nursing home, hospital, and the Hospice Care Center at St. Joseph Hospital. Patients receive skilled, multidisciplinary care. The interdisciplinary team consists of the patient's doctor, a registered nurse, social worker, chaplain, bereavement counselor, home care aid and volunteers. Hospice of the Bluegrass serves 23 counties and is a member of the National Hospice Organization. Hospice of the Bluegrass is certified by medicare and medicaid as well as being licensed by the State of Kentucky.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2312 Alexandria Dr.Lexington, KY 40504
DATE POSTED
September 15, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training