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3 people are interested
Looking for volunteer in Hazel Crest Area
ORGANIZATION: Kindred Hospice Oak Brook
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
Looking for a volunteer to visit (in person) one of our patients who is in a skilled nursing home. Our patient is male and is a veteran of the United States armed forces. We are looking for someone who would be willing to visit him once a week for an hour.
Once training is completed at our Oak Brook office you can begin visiting on your own schedule. You set the day and time you want to visit.
More opportunities with Kindred Hospice Oak Brook
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Kindred Hospice Oak Brook
Location:
800 Enterprise Drive, Suite 111, Oak Brook, IL 60523, US
Mission Statement
To provide compassionate care and extraordinary service to the patients and the families we serve. Kindred Hospice - Oak Brook is committed to clinical excellence while providing comfort and dignity to both the patient and family who are facing a life-limiting illness. Our Vision To be the best in class provider of clinically innovative healthcare services in the home. Our Values * Be authentic * Show compassion * Embrace accountability * Champion successes--big and small * Innovate for the future The hospice care providers in the Kindred at Home family are committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and extraordinary service when life matters most.
Description
Become a Hospice Volunteer - You Belong Here
If you are searching for a way to make a difference in the lives of others, you belong here. Hospice volunteers are a valuable part of our care team. Based on your interests and preferences, receive specific volunteer training to help improve the quality of life for others.
From providing companionship at a patient’s bedside, to running errands, and from assisting with administrative duties to creating gifts for patients and their families, one of our volunteer coordinators will help you discover the best fit for you.
- Hold a hand, share a story
- Send a card
- Listen, read, or sing
- Make gifts for patients
- Run errands or perform light housekeeping
- Share flowers, bake, or garden
- Administrative office support
- Make phone calls
- Attend community events
Our agencies offer veteran-to-veteran opportunities and participate in the national We Honor Veterans programs.
Volunteer Training
Volunteering takes no advanced medical training or great commitment. We support our volunteers and appreciate the important role they play in hospice care.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3300 175th StreetPinecrest Healthcare skilled nursing facilityHazel Crest, IL 60429
DATE POSTED
March 30, 2022
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- Spiritual Healing
- Veteran Care
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour per week
- background check, fingerprinting, drug screen, physical TB test (all paid for by Kindred. No cost to you)