Visiting / Companionship Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Encompass Health- Hospice of Hamilton
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Thank you for considering volunteering with Alacare!
Become a friend when a friend is needed most! Our Visiting/Companionship Volunteers visit in the hospice patient’s home setting and help provide companionship and emotional support to the patient and/or the family. Whether it is a listening ear, a smiling face, a shoulder to lean on, or anything in between, a friendly visit from a hospice volunteer can brighten the lonely day of a patient and caregiver.
Companionship volunteers can paint nails, play games, listen, watch TV, talk about sports or other interests, read aloud, gather life stories, perform memory projects and much more. He or she can also provide the caregiver a much needed break, in order to rest, run and errand or go to an appointment.
Visiting/Companionship Volunteers also can make deliveries for birthdays, special occasions, and holidays. This is a great way to get to know the people in your community and actively meet the needs of those living in your neighborhood.
New volunteers are mentored by the Volunteer Coordinator until they feel comfortable and confident in providing assistance independently. Volunteers are never expected to assist with the personal care of patients and are assigned based on their interests and what tasks they feel they can easily accomplish.
Our volunteers set their own schedules and we work with you to make the most of your talents and time! If you have a heart for volunteering, please contact Alacare to find out more about this and other volunteer opportunities available.
More opportunities with Encompass Health- Hospice of Hamilton
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Encompass Health- Hospice of Hamilton
Location:
311 Al-17 Suite 3, Hamilton, AL 35570, US
Mission Statement
At Encompass Health, we are committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. From inpatient rehabilitation to home-based care, we’re with our patients for every step of their post-acute journey. Our clinical collaboration and cutting-edge treatments ensure patients receive the best care for their needs at all times. We’re proud to say our approach helps patients achieve better outcomes. We believe integrated care delivery across the healthcare continuum is critical to achieving the best outcomes for patients. We exist to provide a better way to care that elevates expectations and outcomes.
Description
At Encompass Health we foster a culture of compassion and collaboration encouraging and empowering each employee and volunteer to keep learning and growing together. Our compassionate end-of-life care is provided in the patient’s home, whether that is a home address, nursing home, assisted living community, independent living community or other location. It focuses on the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of both the individual patient and our patients’ loved ones: caregivers, spouses, children, extended family and friends.
Our experienced team understands the complexity of issues and feelings that surround hospice care and end of life. Our care process is designed to maximize our patient’s quality of life and offer our patients and their love ones comfort, support and guidance when facing a terminal illness
Our Goal is to provide a sense of dignity and peace for our patients, while controlling pain, minimizing discomfort and managing symptoms. We also prioritize emotional and spiritual needs, guiding our patients and their loved one through the end-of-life process.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
311 Al-17 Suite 3Hamilton, AL 35570
DATE POSTED
July 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Hospice Care
- Housekeeping
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 19
- Orientation or Training
- No time requirements
- Drug Screen