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10 people are interested
Bilingual Companion: give the gift of friendship to a hospice patient!
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice
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10 people are interested
Heartland Hospice is looking for bilingual individuals in the Racine and Kenosha area to join our growing team of superstar volunteers!
Companion Volunteers enrich the lives of hospice patients in their area through regular visits by providing an additional level of care that the clinical side doesn’t necessarily always focus on-socialization and friendship! How your visits look is entirely up to you! Service hours are flexible and scheduled according to your availability and location. A visit may look like playing card games, watching a movie, enjoying a leisurely stroll, or even just engaging in lively conversation! YOU have the power to bring the greatest gift to our patient’s lives-a smile and reassurance that comes with knowing they are genuinely cared for.
If you have a little extra time to give and some extra room in your heart and life, call or email Heartland’s Volunteer Coordinator Charlotte today to learn more about our unique volunteer opportunities: charlotte.nuedlingko@heartlandhospice.com
Vigil Volunteer requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must speak two or more languages
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to work independently
- Agree to background and reference check
- Must complete all on-boarding training and requirements
Benefits:
- Independent and flexible scheduling: you make YOUR schedule!
- Gain experience in the medical field
- Make a difference in someone’s life
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About Heartland Hospice
Location:
10200 W. Innovation Dr, Suite 400, Milwaukee, WI 53226, US
Mission Statement
Heartland Hospice provides specialized care that meets the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and loved ones facing the challenges of an advanced illness. The quality of life for those we serve is enhanced by encouraging personal choices, supporting meaningful experiences and preserving dignity. Every day, we enrich the lives of our patients and the people who love them by blending advanced medical care with a compassionate touch.
Description
Heartland offers hospice services wherever a patient calls home, whether the care is provided in a home setting, assisted living facility or skilled nursing center. We are committed to providing comfort of the mind, body and spirit. Our specially trained staff helps manage pain and symptoms, thereby enabling patients to live their lives as fully as possible. In addition, our team members create a comforting environment and provide emotional support to families who need help coping with the loss of a loved one.
To serve as our guiding principles, we've created the Heartland Caring Promises: We promise to care for the mind, body and spirit. We promise to provide care that is comforting and compassionate. We promise to respect patient and family choices. We promise to unite with community partners in care. We promise to be accepting and supportive of patients wherever they are in life's journey.
The hospice volunteer program stresses human values that go beyond the physical needs of the patient. Our volunteers offer support, companionship and assistance with non-medical tasks to help this special group of people. The hospice volunteer program ensures that patients spend their final days in dignity and comfort and provide the extra love and care our clients and their families need at this time in their life.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
TBD - we'll assign you to patients in your area!Kenosha, WI 53144
DATE POSTED
March 27, 2024
SKILLS
- Bilingual
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Typically, volunteers visit with patients on one on every or every other week for an hour to two hours. Your visit time, frequency, and schedule is up to you and your availability!