Seeking Volunteers to Provide In Home Support to Hospice Patient and Spouse
ORGANIZATION: Caris Healthcare
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Our hospice company is seeking several volunteers willing and able to provide support to a hospice patient and spouse in the Nashville area. This family has a lot of need for support in helping with chores, errands, organization, and providing spouse time to run to the store/go to an appointment.
Volunteers would be able to arrange their time and determine how they could be helpful to the family collaboratively.
Please respond if you're able to commit at least 4 hours per volunteering session at a time with a family in need. The ideal candidate would be able to provide 4-6 hours per week/every other week.
*This family has strong faith and a love for Christian music.
More opportunities with Caris Healthcare
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Caris Healthcare
Location:
2525 Perimeter Place Drive, Suite 136, Nashville, TN 37214, US
Mission Statement
At Caris Healthcare we have a passion for our work and a strong belief that our patient’s final days should be as comfortable as possible. We strive to provide the highest levels of quality care while balancing the needs of our patients with compassion, respect and grace. We are guided by our mission and vision statements, our beliefs, and our core values in pursuit of a world-class level of quality care for you or your loved one.
Description
The focus of hospice care is on the patient and the family - the unit of care. One way that Caris achieves this is through what is known as The Better Way program. The Better Way program provides Caris employees and volunteers with a format for achieving excellence through customer service. The program incorporates customer care initiatives into the daily activities of all employees, from clinical staff and volunteers to administrators. Caris believes there is always room for improvement, and our employees and volunteers strive to improve our service each day. Caris employees and volunteers renew their commitment to The Better Way promises every day, so each day is better than the one before.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Will provideNashville, TN 37221
DATE POSTED
July 22, 2019
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Housekeeping
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible- ideal 1-2 times per week for at least 4-6 hours.