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9 people are interested
**Do you like share stories? Make a difference in the life of a hospice patient.**
ORGANIZATION: AccentCare Hospice
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9 people are interested
Find a purpose, develop new skills, share your time... You can make a difference!
accentCare Hospice is looking for Volunteers to visit patients throughout Middle TN in Davidson, Williamson, Cheatham, Dickson, and Hickman Counties.
As a Hospice Patient Companionship Volunteer, you will collaborate with our full-service medical and psycho-social care team to help patients and their family members. You will have the opportunity to offer companionship to patients in their home, assisted living, or skilled nursing facility while adhering to current health and safety guidelines. Volunteer time is flexible to work with your schedule.
Volunteer activities with patients include: Listening to a patient's stories, reading aloud, watching TV, providing caregiver relief in the home, listening to music, doing crafts, but most of all, supporting someone dealing with a terminal illness.
Volunteers DO NOT provide any hands-on care such as changing a patient, feeding a patient, bathing, giving medications, etc.
No previous hospice experience is needed, accentCare Hospice will provide training and support throughout your time as a volunteer. Our volunteers are part of our team that provides excellent care to those at the end of life. Your gift of compassionate presence is valued!
If you are looking for a deeply rewarding volunteer opportunity, then this is for you!
Requirements: all requirements paid for or provided by accentCare
- Criminal background check Motor vehicle report with no more than 3 moving violations within the past 36 months Tuberculosis skin test, provided by accentCare Drug Screening, provided by accentCare Orientation classes virtually and one in person, provided by accentCare
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About AccentCare Hospice
Location:
741 Cool Springs Blvd, Suite 102, Franklin, TN 37067, US
Mission Statement
Act with integrity. Be compassionate. Commit to excellence.
Description
Volunteers play an extremely important role in hospice. Without them, most hospices would not be able to carry on their work.
There are some 95,000 volunteers in America. Each year they give more than 5 million hours helping dying persons and their families.
They provide assistance at all skill levels. Many are relatives and friends of former hospice patients who, having seen how much hospice can help, want to contribute to its good work.
As a direct patient care volunteer you would be providing the patient and/or family with emotional support and companionship. Volunteer activities with patients include watching TV, reading, listening to music, crafts, listening, talking and providing caregiver respite.
As an indirect volunteer you will be providing administrative and office support to the hospice team. This may include copying, answering phones and special projects.
As a volunteer you will provide care and support that is unique to each patient's needs. By doing this you can create a bond between you, the patient and family that is priceless.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Nashville, TN 37221
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- Spiritual Healing
- Veteran Care
- Singing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Willing to commit to a minimum of 6 hours a month. If you would like to give more of your time with our patients, you will have the opportunity to do so.
- Driver's License Needed Background Check, Drug Screen, and TB Testing Must be at least 18 years old Orientation and Training We ask volunteers to commit to 6-8 hours per month