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1 person is interested
Visiting facility patient in Alvarado
ORGANIZATION: Hospice Plus
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1 person is interested
Visiting with patient in their room at a facility. Patient's family would like someone to visit and keep them company for an hour or two a week. Can read, watch TV, patient is bed bound and can be moved around if facility help into wheelchair.
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About Hospice Plus
Location:
2777 N. Stemmons Fwy, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX 75207, US
Mission Statement
Provide dignified family centered care and end of life comfort for our patients with an individual touch. We advocate on behalf of our patients to ensure their comfort and final wishes are being granted. We strive to connect with all of our patients and provide personalized physical, mental and spiritual care.
Description
Providing care and comfort to patients. Opportunities include direct patient visitation and administrative support. We provide feedback to schools for volunteer credit. We provide internships for those in nursing and social work. Travel will be limited, with the exception of internships, which may be only to visit different sites. Our goal is to provide companionship as well as socialization to those who express desire to have a volunteer visit. Our scope of activities may be limitless, we help with light housekeeping, running errands, helping with activities, quiet time to reflect and hear life experiences.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
101 North Parkway DriveAlvarado, TX 76009
DATE POSTED
March 20, 2023
SKILLS
- Reading / Writing
- Hospice Care
- Music Therapy
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One hour a week visit with patient to have conversations and occupy their mind with reading, watching TV and possibly more.
- Must have reliable transportation for being at facility regularly. The perfect volunteer would be someone that can engage with patient that is lonely and would like someone to visit.