Birthday Visits for McMinn/Meigs Area
ORGANIZATION: Hospice of Chattanooga
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Patients with birthdays receive balloons, a card, and usually a cupcake from Hospice of Chattanooga Athens Team and need volunteers to deliver them for us. We are able to let you know the first of each month the dates you would be needed. This is a very rewarding experience and always brings a smile to the patients. Join us in making someone's day brighter!
More opportunities with Hospice of Chattanooga
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hospice of Chattanooga
Location:
4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416, US
Mission Statement
"We at Hospice of Chattanooga take the time to listen, honor your choices, and walk with you through life's journey."
Description
What is Hospice?
- Hospice care is about people caring for people with terminal illnesses in a loving, sensitive and personal way that allows patients to spend the final days of their lives with dignity, in their own homes, surrounded by family and friends.
- One fear of the seriously ill is uncontrollable pain. With hospice, medication is available for any patient who has a problem with pain. The goal is to achieve constant control over it, without impairing alertness.
- It recognizes the need of each person to maintain control over his or her own life, as patients and families are included in all decisions related to the care provided.
- Support is provided in the patient's home so the family can remain together in their own familiar environment.
- With the support and symptom management of the hospice team, the patient is usually able to remain at home thoughout the entire illness.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Athens Area Hospice PatientsAthensAthens, TN 37303
DATE POSTED
January 8, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Maybe 1 hr each visit at the most.
- You must have a car and be able to drive. Preferably be able to use a navigation system.