- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Veteran/Military volunteers needed for veteran hospice patients in Marshall Co., AL
ORGANIZATION: Enhabit Health- Hospice of Albertville
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Thank you for considering volunteering with Encompass Health - Hospice! There are many opportunities for military volunteers to serve hospice patients in Marshall County. Volunteerism is flexible to volunteer’s schedule, and to the types of volunteer work preferred by volunteer.
At this time volunteer will not enter the home but instead maintain social distancing, wear appropriate PPE provided by Encompass and only make no- contact "porch" visits.
We are looking for Veterans or active duty military to honor and provide companionship to hospice Veterans at their homes at least once a month for a couple hours. You can volunteer as a group or on your own. Family members of veterans are welcome to serve too.
We have patients who are Veterans that would like to have another Veteran/Military companion for veteran-to-veteran comradery. In addition, we also have Veteran patients whose caregivers need brief relief. Volunteers would make visits in order to allow a caregiver the opportunity to leave the home for a short period of time (a couple of hours). This gives caregivers a small break and the opportunity to run errands. Respite volunteers do not provide medical care or "hands on" care to patients; volunteers are only there to keep a patient company during the absence of their caregiver.
Volunteers are also needed to assist with honoring hospice veterans with veteran pinning ceremonies, and delivering veteran certificates. At Encompass, we appreciate our Veteran patients and desire for them to receive full care, honor and dignity at the end of their lives. No Veteran should die alone.
Direct Patient Support Volunteers must complete the application, a hospice volunteer orientation, background screenings, and an introduction to specific Veteran issues at the end of life.
Requirements
A time log will be provided for documentation of donated time. We provide a comprehensive, free training for all of our volunteers. Volunteers are welcome to provide assistance during the day, after hours, or on weekends.
Volunteers must complete the application and orientation processes, which in include background screenings, a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance. Volunteers must have their own reliable transportation. Volunteers must be organized, the ability to multitask and complete written documentation and be self-motivated to work independently.
Jr. volunteers ages 14-18 may volunteer as long as they are accompanied and supervised by an adult volunteer.
Volunteer commitment is ongoing, and flexible to volunteer’s schedule. Preferably at least 1 hour to 5 hours a week. We provide a free training for all of our volunteers.
Your experience will be valuable, engaging, and make a huge impact to the patients and families we serve.
Please contact me if you think you would be interested in volunteering. I look forward to hearing from you today!
Crissy H. Faulkner, BSW Volunteer Coordinator
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About Enhabit Health- Hospice of Albertville
Location:
9044 Highway 431 North, Albertville, AL 35950, US
Mission Statement
At Enhabit Health-Hospice, we are committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. From inpatient rehabilitation to home-based care, we’re with our patients for every step of their post-acute journey. Our clinical collaboration and cutting-edge treatments ensure patients receive the best care for their needs at all times. We’re proud to say our approach helps patients achieve better outcomes. We believe integrated care delivery across the healthcare continuum is critical to achieving the best outcomes for patients. We exist to provide a better way to care that elevates expectations and outcomes.
Description
Enhabit Health-Hospice seeks kind individuals to support patients and families during a most difficult time.
At Enhabit Health we foster a culture of compassion and collaboration encouraging and empowering each employee and volunteer to keep learning and growing together. Our compassionate end-of-life care is provided in the patient’s home, whether that is a home address, nursing home, assisted living community, independent living community or other location. It focuses on the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of both the individual patient and our patients’ loved ones: caregivers, spouses, children, extended family and friends.
Our experienced team understands the complexity of issues and feelings that surround hospice care and end of life. Our care process is designed to maximize our patient’s quality of life and offer our patients and their love ones comfort, support and guidance when facing a terminal illness
Our Goal is to provide a sense of dignity and peace for our patients, while controlling pain, minimizing discomfort and managing symptoms. We also prioritize emotional and spiritual needs, guiding our patients and their loved one through the end-of-life process.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Encompass Health-Hospice of AlbertvilleVolunteer Services9044 Highway 431 NorthAlbertville, AL 35950
DATE POSTED
March 17, 2021
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Organization
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Completion of application, orientation, background screen, a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance. & reliable transportation. Organization, multitasking, ability complete written documentation and self-motivated to work independently.
- Volunteer commitment is ongoing, and flexible to volunteer’s schedule. Preferably at least 1 hour a week