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Patients need companions in Stone, Lawrence, and Taney Counties! Mileage Reimbursed!

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ORGANIZATION: Preferred Hospice of Southwest Missouri

  • 4 people are interested
Volunteering

Preferred Hospice is in need of volunteers just like you to become companions to patients receiving hospice care. Many have few to no visitors and having a friend like you will brighten their days and provide them with emotional support and comfort. Our volunteers visit with patient's and provide activities from painting their nails, reading, playing games, and providing a listening ear. We serve patients everywhere within an hour radius of our office in Ozark, so there are plenty of opportunities to fit your needs. As mentioned, your mileage accrued traveling to visit with patients is reimbursed at $.47 a mile. All education and training is provided. If you are interested in joining the Preferred Hospice Family, please contact volunteer coordinator Ann Blake at 417-581-4968 today (or at ablake.oz@preferredhospice.com), and we will schedule a time to meet. We look forward to hearing from you.

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About Preferred Hospice of Southwest Missouri

Location:

5340 N. Towne Centre Drive, Ozark, MO 65721, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to have a positive impact on the lives of those we serve, inspire through example, and encourage celebration of life. We will assist with emotional peace of mind and both physical and spiritual healing.

Description

Preferred Hospice is a Missouri-based company comprised of a multidisciplinary team of Healthcare workers who specialize in end-of-life care. Among the senior team are Physician and Nurses who together bring over 50 years of Healthcare experience. We serve patients within an hour radius of our home office in Ozark Missouri.

Volunteers are essential to the Preferred Hospice Team. Direct Patient Volunteers provide companionship to patients while offering emotional support and comfort. Direct Patient Volunteers may also provide respite and assistance to patient caregivers. Office and Administrative Volunteers assist the office staff with many things from mail outs to data entry. Training, education, and mileage reimbursement is provided.

CAUSE AREAS

People with Disabilities
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
People with Disabilities, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

5340 N Towne Centre DrOzark, MO 65721

(37.0225,-93.214)
 

SKILLS

  • Nursing
  • Aromatherapy
  • Patient Care
  • Healthcare
  • Hospice Care
  • Spiritual Healing

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • We ask for a minimum of 4 hours a month, but more is greatly appreciated.
  • Background check and training. Drug screen and TB test. frequent covid testing. A kind, compassionate, and empathetic heart is appreciated.

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