If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer, without the demand of travel, we have the perfect solution for you. Our Together We Care Volunteers serve from the comfort and safety of their home.
The Together We Care team is responsible to call our hospice patient/families for any number of reasons. From post-admission calls to simple well-being calls or weather emergency checks, the volunteer call is another way to show we care. Personal volunteer visits with patients and families are restriction due to the COVID-19 crises, The Together We Care team has been able to contribute and help our patients and families through this difficult time.
Scheduled calls are coordinated through your Volunteer Director and documentation can be done on the computer with little to no travel requirements.
If you care about people, love talking on the phone and want to make a difference, then please join our team. We would love to have you!
Our team of hospice experts is committed to providing care for those at end of life, their families and our hospice team members through the practice of Standards of Excellence. Apex promotes dignity, respect, choice and voice as our priority to each individual. Our team works collaboratively with community health professionals you have chosen for a responsive and positive experience. We are with you every step of the way. We believe in Excellence, Respect, Accountability, Innovation and Priority. Apex Hospice and Palliative Care: Your Life...Your Choice...Your Care...Our Priority
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. Services are provided by a team of professionals and volunteers who are physician directed and nurse coordinated. Comfort and coping resources are provided to the family for up to 13 months following the death of their loved one. "Family" is patient defined, and may include friends, significant others, life partners and relatives by blood or marriage. It is the expectation of APEX Hospice and Palliative Care that all employees and volunteers are strongly committed to the dignity and worth of each individual human being. Integrity and responsibility are expected conduct in all contacts with patients, families, other service providers, coworkers and the public.
Community
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
550 Oakmont LaneWestmont, IL60559
(41.82187,-87.96296)
DATE POSTED
March 23, 2021
SKILLS
Administrative Support
Customer Service
Hospice Care
People Skills
Relationship Building
Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Opportunities are flexible, based on your availability. We serve patients and families at home and in nursing care facilities in the greater Chicago area.
