Westfield - Compassus Hospice Companion Volunteer Opportunity!!

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This is a great opportunity to honor those in your community and utilize your free time! We are looking for people who are compassionate, patient and genuine, in order to give comfort and support to those who are in need of some love and attention. You have the power to make our patient's end of life experience more pleasant through your presence!

*We are looking for volunteers who are available to visit patients in their homes or long term care facilities throughout NJ!

Responsibilities of Companion volunteers include -

• Contribute to our patients' quality of life

• Attend to Patients' Needs

• Communicate with Nurses by keeping them Up to Date about each Patient visited

• Maintain Patients' Confidentiality

• Travel and Visit patients in facilities or homes, in an area near you

• Reading, playing cards, reminiscing, playing music, talking about current events, taking them on walks or memory building, are just some of the ways that you could provide companionship to the patients we serve.

• Great opportunities for Certified Pet Therapy Animals, Cosmetologists, Massage Therapists, Reiki Practitioners, Music Therapists, End of Life Doulas, Energy Healers, College Students, Retirees as well!

  We offer you:

• FREE TB test, MMR Titer, Hepatitis B test and Health Screenings are provided.

• Extremely flexible assignments (anytime you can give is greatly appreciated!

• Convenient Orientation and FREE training and that fits your schedule

• Opportunities to connect with people in your community, build relationships and give back to those in need!
• Ongoing Education, Support and Training