Military Veteran Needed for Hospice Volunteering (North KC)
ORGANIZATION: Ascend Hospice
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Ascend Hospice is recruiting Volunteers who have served in the Military to help hospice patients who are Veterans.
Ascend Hospice is offering volunteer opportunities for compassionate, empathetic Veterans who want to enhance their lives by giving their time to others in their community. Ascend Hospice values those who have served in the Military and are recruiting Veteran’s to help our hospice patients who are Veterans. Ascend has a specialized program for honoring our patients who are Veterans. As a fellow Veteran, your experience helps you uniquely relate to our Veteran patients and their families with your comradery, distinct culture and common experience.
Opportunities Include:
-Providing Companionship
-Providing Support to Caregivers
-Participate in Veterans Pinning Ceremonies
For information regarding training and support services for our patients please contact our office: 816-584-8110 and ask to speak to a Volunteer Coordinator.
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About Ascend Hospice
Location:
783 N. E. Anderson Lane, lee's Summit, MO 64064, 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 individual's ranging in age from teens to senior citizens. Ascend Hospice is committed to providing best-in-class care with everyone we connect with.
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 Kansas and Missouri, the company currently provides care for 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
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Kansas City, MO 64153
DATE POSTED
February 2, 2024
SKILLS
- Bereavement Support
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training