Hospice Seeking College Students to Provide Companionship to Palm Coast Patients
ORGANIZATION: Gentiva Hospice
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What does it take to be a Kindred Hospice Volunteer?
- The desire to give your time, talents and heart in support of hospice patients and their families.
- Be at least 18 years old to volunteer directly with patients.
- Complete comprehensive hospice volunteer orientation and annual training.
- A background check, fingerprinting, TB test and drug screening (all at no cost).
- Must be able to drive self to see patient; may not be dropped off.
Volunteers provide friendly, non-medical visits to hospice patients in their homes.
Types of patient care might include:
- Conducting life review
- Providing companionship
- Providing caregiver relief
- Reading, playing cards, or playing games
- Performing/playing music
- Creating art/doing crafts directly with the patient
Scheduling is flexible; hours vary depending on need and your schedule.
Thank you for your interest in being a Kindred Hospice Volunteer!
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About Gentiva Hospice
Location:
160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite D-104, Palm Coast, FL 32164, US
Mission Statement
Gentiva’s Mission Statement: To provide exceptional care with empathy for our patients and their families so they may live with comfort, dignity and respect.
Description
Gentiva’s Vision Statement: To be the first choice of patients, families, healthcare providers and associates for home care services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Palm Coast, FL 32164
DATE POSTED
August 25, 2022
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible to schedule; usually 2 hours 1 x per week.
- **MUST BE FULLY COVID VACCINATED.** Reliability and dependability.