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Reading to the Elderly at Nursing Home

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ORGANIZATION: Hospice Plus

  • 51 people are interested
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Patient would like someone to visit, maybe read to them, play a game, talk about life experiences, memory building.

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About Hospice Plus

Location:

2777 N. Stemmons Fwy, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX 75207, US

Mission Statement

Provide dignified family centered care and end of life comfort for our patients with an individual touch. We advocate on behalf of our patients to ensure their comfort and final wishes are being granted. We strive to connect with all of our patients and provide personalized physical, mental and spiritual care.

Description

Providing care and comfort to patients. Opportunities include direct patient visitation and administrative support. We provide feedback to schools for volunteer credit. We provide internships for those in nursing and social work. Travel will be limited, with the exception of internships, which may be only to visit different sites. Our goal is to provide companionship as well as socialization to those who express desire to have a volunteer visit. Our scope of activities may be limitless, we help with light housekeeping, running errands, helping with activities, quiet time to reflect and hear life experiences.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Community, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

New Haven Memory CareWylie, TX 75098

(33.02157,-96.51431)
 

SKILLS

  • Literacy / Reading
  • Reading / Writing
  • Hospice Care
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hours per month, you can work around your schedule. We offer nights and weekends if that fits into your schedule as well.
  • TB testing, you will need to get 2, offered free of charge at our office. There is orientation, will need to have proof of insurance and we can keep up with hours for school

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