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2 people are interested
Hospice Companion
ORGANIZATION: UnityPoint at Home Hospice
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2 people are interested
Caring companions needed to visit and spend time with hospice patients in and around the Jefferson area. Add life to a patient's days by reminiscing, reading devotionals, or providing a caring presence. Volunteers visit hospice patients wherever they call home: nursing homes, assisted living facilities, private homes, etc. Days and times are flexible and can be worked around your schedule. Volunteers need to visit their patient at least one time a month.
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About UnityPoint at Home Hospice
Location:
11333 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322, US
Mission Statement
Hospice care at UnityPoint is a coordinated care approach between a medical director, physician, nurse and others who all work together to provide the right plan of care to improve the quality of life for the patient. The hospice team is supportive in every way necessary to honor the wishes of the patient. Hospice is not about giving up hope; it is about doing everything possible to live life to its full capacity.
Description
UnityPoint Hospice volunteers are an integral part of the Hospice care team. Volunteers can provide direct and indirect patient support. Direct support includes: bedside companionship, respite care for the family, patient life review, supportive phone calls, letter writing to the patient, hand massage, listening to music, playing a musical instrument, pet therapy. Indirect support includes: running errands, greeting and screening visitors at Taylor House, administrative tasks, answering phones, etc. We work with each volunteer to help determine the right fit and area in which to help.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1002 W Lincoln WayJefferson, IA 50129
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2021
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Bereavement Support
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible! Minimum of 1 time a month for 30 minutes.
- Empathy, desire to help others