Veteran to Veteran Hospice Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice of Northwestern Pennsylvania
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Every day, Heartland Hospice has the honor of caring for Veterans. We are dedicated to serving those who have served our country by providing care wherever the patient considers home.
We make it a point to recognize the distinctive needs of Veterans. Whether or not their health care needs are directly related to their service, we know that they have a unique life story. We are here to listen with compassion and find ways to serve Veterans by continually educating our staff about ways to better meet our Veterans’ needs, as well as by partnering with community resources. We are proud to honor these heroes by providing them with the dignity that they so richly deserve.
Our hospice services provides:
- Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Registered Nurses
- Spiritual Care Coordinators
- Bereavement Counselors
- Social Workers
- Hospice Aides
- Therapists
- Volunteers
Volunteers who have served tend to make a bigger impact on our Veterans.
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About Heartland Hospice of Northwestern Pennsylvania
Location:
3871 E State St, Hermitage, PA 16137, US
Mission Statement
To provide exceptional care with empathy for our patient and their families so they may live with comfort, dignity and respect.
Description
Heartland Hospice volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, compassionate help. Some interact directly with patients and families. Others prefer to work behind the scenes in the office setting. As a hospice volunteer, you become a valuable part of our care team and play a vital role in improving the quality of life for those in our care. There are so many ways to help; everything from spending time with a patient, running an errand, or doing light housekeeping to even providing invaluable administrative support. Contact us today and our hospice volunteer coordinator will help you find the best way to help.
THE TASKS OF VOLUNTEERS MAY INCLUDE:- Helping with office support tasks at the agency
- Running errands for patients and families
- Staying with patients so family members can get a much-needed rest
- Reading, or providing a comforting touch
- Playing or singing soothing music to patients
- Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours
- Providing a friendly visit to lift a patient's spirits
- Providing special veteran volunteer support to patients who are veterans
* We suggest volunteers wait a minimum of one year following the death of a loved one to volunteer. This allows adequate time to make appropriate adjustments after a significant personal loss.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Mercer County & Surrounding AreaHermitage, PA 16148
DATE POSTED
April 10, 2024
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We ask volunteers to commit to at least 2 times a month.
- We require an application, background check, interview, two step TB test, and Hospice training.