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11 people are interested
Patient Companionship and Socialization (Overland Park)
ORGANIZATION: Ascend Hospice
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Come and be the face of compassion by sharing the gift of time and interaction. We have a very sweet female patient who is in need of someone to visit who would provide a calm presence and verbally interact.
With only 1-2 hours a week or even a month you are changing the lives of others.
NOTE: We have had several lovely volunteers respond multiple times indicating their interest. It appears that our replies to you are sometimes blocked or filtered. Please mark us a safe sender, check your spam folder for replies, and/or provide a phone number as a secondary contact method to ensure we can connect you!
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About Ascend Hospice
Location:
4550 W. 109th St., Suite 210, Overland Park, KS 66211, US
Mission Statement
Ascend Hospice is dedicated to providing innovative, quality care and wellness to our communities to help them live better lives. By being a hospice volunteer, you can take great pride in knowing you’ve made a positive impact in someone’s life and in your community. From our teen volunteer program to comforting families during the final hours, Ascend Hospice offers opportunities for individuals ranging in age from teens to senior citizens.
Description
Ascend Hospice, formerly Care Alternatives, is committed to providing extremely exceptional care and services with integrity and compassion. Founded in 1995, Ascend Hospice is a nondenominational, multicultural hospice and palliative care provider built on the belief that hospice services should reflect the life we live - one lived fully and with dignity. With offices in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Missouri, California and Virginia, the company currently provides care for approximately 850 patients in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, hospitals and private homes. Dedicated to a holistic approach, Ascend Hospice’s expert interdisciplinary teams provide state-of-the art hospice care, including pain control and symptom management through holistic and traditional therapies, as well as emotional support for patients and families.
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
12500 West 137th StreetOverland Park, KS 66221
(38.88262 ,-94.73131 )
DATE POSTED
November 7, 2024
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Just a few hours a month!
- Background check, Medical paperwork, and Volunteer Training...all provided by Ascend Hospice. Also, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.