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6 people are interested
Become a Hospice Volunteer on Your Own Schedule!
ORGANIZATION: Bristol Hospice Las Vegas
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
Volunteers are an integral part of hospice care. Whether it's providing companionship to a person in the final months and weeks of life, offering support to family members and caregivers, or helping with community outreach, the contributions of volunteers are essential to the important work provided by our hospice team.
Now is the time to become a hospice volunteer and learn more about what we do! We are currently following Covid precautions for our state, and training our volunteers in the office. As more people are getting vaccinated we will be starting to resume direct patient opportunities very soon! Volunteers enhance the comfort and quality of life for our patients and families.
Some examples of typical volunteer duties are:
- Providing companionship to a patient and their family
- Being a comforting and supportive presence
- Providing respite time for patient's caregivers
- Data entry. general office
- Mailing and photocopying
- Community outreach and education
- Answering telephones
- Assisting in coordinating support services
As a hospice volunteer, you will be given choices as to how much and what types of things you want to do. Contact us to discuss the volunteer opportunities that could work for you!
More opportunities with Bristol Hospice Las Vegas
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Bristol Hospice Las Vegas
Location:
1820 E. Warm Springs Rd, Suite 140, Las Vegas, NV 89119, US
Mission Statement
Bristol Hospice Las Vegas is graciously committed to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and quality of care.
Description
Bristol Hospice Las Vegas promotes quality and comprehensive hospice care for our patients, families and communities. We are licensed in accordance with state and federal hospice regulations.
Bristol Hospice Las Vegas, provides a wide-range of services to meet the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of individuals at the end of life. We focus on an individualized plan of care which may include, as appropriate, the following services: nursing, physicians, hospice aides, spiritual support, therapy, dietary, counseling, volunteers, durable medical equipment, supplies, bereavement services and medications related to the terminal illness.
Volunteers are an integral part of hospice care. Whether it's providing companionship to a person in the final months and weeks of life, offering support to family members and caregivers, or helping with community outreach, the contributions of volunteers are essential to the important work provided by our hospice team.
Bristol Hospice provides training and supervision. We ask that surviving family members who wish to join volunteer staff wait a minimum of (1) year following the death of their loved one.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Las Vegas, NV 89119
DATE POSTED
January 13, 2022
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Average 2 hours per week, but varies depending on your schedule.
- Drug Test, TB Test