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Companion Volunteer For Trinity Health of New England at Home Hospice

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ORGANIZATION: Trinity Health Of New England at Home

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 3 people are interested
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Being a hospice volunteer is a rewarding experience that allows you to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families during a difficult time. As a hospice volunteer, you can provide emotional support, companionship, and assistance with day-to-day tasks for patients and their loved ones. It's a chance to give back to your community and to make a positive impact in someone's life. By volunteering, you can also gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the end-of-life process.There is no specific time commitment. You can work around your schedule. No amount you share is too little or too much

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 in the following Hartford ,Enfield , Waterbury and Farmington area

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

*Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Iqra Malik at newenglandvolunteers@trinity-health.org or visit our website for more information https://www.trinityhealthathome.org/connecticut/trinity-health-of-new-england-at-home/volunteer/

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About Trinity Health Of New England at Home

Location:

76 Batterson Rd, Farmington, CT 06032, US

Mission Statement

Enjoy great satisfaction as a compassionate volunteer who enriches the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. All you need is genuine desire to help patients and their families, emotional maturity, ability to offer assurance and kindness without judgment, ability to listen with sensitivity and respect, flexibility to adapt to the changes in needs and background-check clearance. Full training is provided. Those who have recently lost a loved one are asked to wait a year before becoming volunteers.

Description

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Companionship
  • Respite care - support to provide a break for patient’s caregivers/loved ones
  • Supportive check-in calls for grieving families
  • Light household assistance
  • Meal preparation assistance
  • Spiritual support
  • Administrative assistance

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Faith-Based
Health & Medicine
Community, Faith-Based, Health & Medicine

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

76 Batterson Park RdFarmington, CT 06032

(41.714188,-72.79403)
 

SKILLS

  • Massage Therapy
  • Bereavement Support
  • Patient Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Spiritual Healing
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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