VITAS Patient Care Volunteers- St. Louis, MO 63138
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
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VITAS Healthcare is looking for Patient Care Volunteers to visit patients on hospice residing in assisted living, nursing homes and/or their own homes located in St. Louis, MO 63138. This includes The Estates of Spanish Lake Nursing home located at 610 Prigge Rd., St. Louis, MO 63138. Patient Care Volunteers offer companionship, play music, games, read to patients and help in other meaningful ways. Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care through offering individualized support services.
Volunteers are matched with a VITAS patient to provide specific, non- medical care through socialization and friendly visits. Every VITAS volunteer receives training in hospice philosophy, how to support patients/families, health/safety precautions and more. Comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteering is provided. Days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability. For more information, please contact Emily Jokerst at (314) 682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@VITAS.com
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About VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
Location:
1801 Park 270 Drive, Suite 150, Saint Louis, MO 63146, US
Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in the office.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
610 Prigge Rd.St. Louis, MO 63138
DATE POSTED
September 4, 2019
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours a week or month, flexible scheduling
- 2 TB tests paid for by VITAS, must provide own transportation