We are committed to patient safety and assuring that no patient dies alone. A Vigil Care Volunteer supports the plan of care for the hospice patient, to ensure patient safety and to provide a presence and support to the patient when death is imminent. Vigil Care is implemented to provide support to the caregiver/family members who feel overwhelmed or scared when death of their loved one is imminent.
Vigil Care Volunteers may come in hours or days before death. If the vigil is long, the vigil staff and volunteers may take shifts if the patient or family wants someone there continuously. Vigil Care Volunteers are asked to document using volunteer documentation tools. If you think you have what it takes to be a death vigil volunteer, contact us today!
Vigil Care may include:
Providing a calm physical presence
Sitting together
Talking and listening
Shared silence
Healing touch
Reading of scripture or inspirational text
Requested rituals
Inspirational music
Physical care by licensed skilled nurses or certified nursing assistants
About Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care of Colorado Springs
Location:
5445 Mark Dabling Blvd,, Suite 205, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, US
Mission Statement
To provide the highest level of comfort and care, honoring and respecting the dignity of each individual, and enhancing the quality of living at the end of life, under the guidance of Christian principles.
Description
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care is a community based hospice care organization dedicated to hospice care and focused on meeting or exceeding our patients’ individual medical, emotional and spiritual needs, while making each remaining moment as meaningful as possible.
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
5445 Mark Dabling BlvdSuite 205Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO80918
