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VNA Medical Guardian Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: VNA Hospice NWI

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Getting older isn’t always easy. Many people would prefer to stay in their own homes for as long as possible instead of moving to a long-term care facility. Figuring out how to do that safely can be a challenge.

VNA Medical Guardian help buttons are vital in helping a person stay at home and maintain their independence as they age. VNA Medical Guardian help buttons benefit the life and well-being of clients by providing easy access to emergency services, help anytime it is needed, and encourage independence.

VNA Medical Guardian, a non-profit program, depends on volunteers to meet our mission to provide compassionate care and support to Medical Guardian clients. Medical Guardian Volunteers deliver personal emergency response systems (help buttons) as needed in the homes of the elderly and disabled. Volunteers deliver the system inside the client's home, sit and chat with the client, taking time to explain and show the button to the client. Training is provided.

This opportunity is great for a person who likes to meet new people & talk with them. This is also a good fit for someone who likes flexible scheduling. You tell us what day(s) and times you prefer, and what area you prefer to work in (Valpo, Porter County, Lake County, etc) and we schedule appointments for those day(s) and times, in those areas. Estimated time commitment is once a week, for 1-2 hours a week.

(Pictured is Betty M, VNA client of over 10 years, wearing her VNA Medical Guardian help button around her neck)

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About VNA Hospice NWI

Location:

501 MARQUETTE ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383, US

Mission Statement

To be the foremost patient focused provider of aging hospice, palliative, and grief support in Northwest Indiana.

Description

The Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County is a not for profit organization committed to providing the highest quality of care to persons in the community. In 1970, nurses from Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso, Indiana, voiced their concerns about patients who were discharged but still needed medical care. In answer to their plea, the Visiting Nurse Association was founded in September, 1970 to become the first home health care agency in Porter County, offering nursing and physical therapy. Over the years, the VNA has responded to the changing needs of the community by adding services including speech and occupational therapy, home health aide services, nutritional counseling, medical social services and hospice. Today the VNA continues to provide home and inpatient hospice care, VNA Meals on Wheels, Medical Guardian help button, and children's grief support at the VNA Phoenix Center.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

501 Marquette StreetValparaiso, IN 46383

(41.49018,-87.05517)
 

SKILLS

  • Electronics
  • Elder care
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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