- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
Volunteers Needed For Alton, IL Area
ORGANIZATION: OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
The Volunteers are an integral part of the Palliative Care Team. They enhance the quality of life of the patient in many ways. They provide compassionate support for patients and their families in home, hospital, Long Term Care Home, and Hospice.
The importance of our volunteers to the program cannot be overstated. Without volunteers we could provide neither the kinds nor the scope of services which are so urgently needed to enhance the quality of the lives of our patients and their families.
As members of the Palliative Care Team, there are specific functions and responsibilities expected of the Palliative Care Volunteer.
Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator or designee
Objectives:
- To provide support to a patient who has a life-threatening or terminal conditon and their family.
- To assist the health care team to provide optimum quality of life to the patient who is dying and their family.
- To support other Hospice Palliative Care volunteers and staff.
Responsibilities: These may include
- Provide companionship and support to the patient and family
- Provide transportation to appointments, shopping, etc.
- Provide simple comfort measures for a patient
- Preparing light meals or carrying out light household tasks
- Giving reminders of medication schedules but NOT administering medications
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Observing and reporting changes in the patient’s condition to volunteer coordinator or designate
- Writing letters, or reading to the patient
- Maintaining records of visits - day - time - travel
- Attend Volunteer training program and facility orientation programs
- Attending regular volunteer meetings
- Advising volunteer coordinator of sick leave or vacation
- Using telephone support when needed
More opportunities with OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare Center
Location:
915 E. 5th Street, Alton, IL 62002, US
Mission Statement
In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the gift of life. Vision Embracing God's great gift of life, we are one OSF Ministry transforming health care to improve the lives of those we serve.
Description
OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. OSF HealthCare employs nearly 19,000 Mission Partners in 115 locations, including 11 hospitals and two colleges of nursing throughout Illinois and Michigan and is affiliated with the University of Illinois. Its physician network employs nearly 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers. OSF HealthCare offers a broad range of services including large, academic referral centers, smaller critical access hospitals, home care and other clinical programs and services across the care continuum.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
In and around AltonAlton, IL 62002
DATE POSTED
September 20, 2021
SKILLS
- Visual Arts
- Music Arts
- Photography
- Customer Service
- Bereavement Support
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours per week- however this is very flexible
- Monthly Meetings