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Vigil Volunteer Wanted
ORGANIZATION: Brookdale Hospice Sacramento
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
It is not surprising that hospice volunteers consistently describe their experiences as personally rewarding and fulfilling. Helping others as they near the end of their lives is a profoundly moving experience.
As a Vigil Volunteer, you provide comfort and create a peaceful presence for the patient at bedside when the patient's death is imminent. A Vigil Volunteer receives special training at Brookdale Hospice to become part of the patient's holistic team-- Doctor, RN, Chaplain, Social Worker and you!
Good Match for:
- Teens
- Students in Gerontology, Health Science, Kinesiology, Social Work, Nursing, Counseling, Case Management, and all fields of study involving Customer Service.
- 55+ age group
- Heart to serve with compassionate care
Serious interested parties only, please.
Gail Wiselogel, Volunteer Service Coordinator
Email: gwiselogel@brookdale.com Phone: 916-614-9517
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About Brookdale Hospice Sacramento
Location:
555 University Ave, #230, Sacramento, CA 95825, US
Mission Statement
Brookdale Hospice Sacramento Our Mission Enriching the lives of those we serve with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity. Our Vision To be the nation's first choice in senior living. Our Cornerstones More than a job, a passion. Doing the right thing takes courage. We succeed through partnership. Built on a foundation of trust.
Description
The philosophy at Brookdale Hospice is that life is much more than physical health; it also includes the health of the human spirit. When physical health begins to fail, the nurturing of the spirit becomes critical for maintaining the dignity of the individual.
Hospice is a philosophy of care focused on comfort and quality of life at the end of life. It's designed to treat the whole person emotionally, socially, spiritually and physically by providing comfort and support to patients and their families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
555 Univeristy AveSuite 230Sacramento, CA 95825
DATE POSTED
June 25, 2020
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Bereavement Support
- Hospice Care
- Basic Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Commitment Requirements • Orientation and Training • Spend an hour a week with a patient
- • Driver's License Needed • Background Check • Proof of Auto Insurance, Vaccines, and TB Test. • Drug Screen • Must be at least 18 years old • Heart for people at the end of their life