- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
Hospice Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Forest Park Hospice/NBA American Northwest Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
Job Description
What is a Hospice Volunteer?
Hospice volunteers are exceptional people. They donate their time and efforts to provide care and comfort for someone with a life-limiting illness- a labor of love that requires a special person with just the right touch. They have passion for helping others and make a profound difference in the lives of the patients, families, and communities we are privileged to serve.
What role do volunteers play?
Provides office support for direct patient care (creating patient/family material, mailings, filling, etc.)
Provides program support through arts and crafts for patients or bereaved, community events, health or community fairs, fundraising , community speaker events, education, public relations, and volunteer recruitment.
Provides in-person activities and companionship ( reading, life review, listening. watching a patient's favorite shows, playing board or card games, scrapbooking, yard work, animal care, respite, etc.)
4 Reasons to Become a Hospice Volunteer
1) You can make a real difference- in your own life and the lives of others.
2) You'll be part of a community - and a team- dedicated to helping those facing life's most difficult circumstances.
3) You can enhance your personal and professional growth.
4) You can choose your own schedule and participate in activities you enjoy and are passionate about.
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About Forest Park Hospice/NBA American Northwest Hospice
Location:
9450 SW Commerce Cir, Unit #190, Wilsonville, OR 97070, US
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION Inspire the best in people, situations and communities with every interaction. OUR VISION Bring together the best people, practices, and ideas to set the standards for healthcare in the home.
Description
About Forest Park
Forest Park has been dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare at home. We believe that everyone is entitled to the highest quality of personalized care and attention to live all the days of their life with the support of hospice care.
Our belief in total care extends beyond our patients and families to include our healthcare partners, the members of our team, and the community we serve together. That’s why we take a team approach to meeting the physical, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of those under our care, and it’s why we are relentless in the pursuit of our shared vision to set the standard for healthcare in the home.
After all, we understand that no patients are exactly alike - just like no two hospice agencies are exactly the same either. This is at the heart of our commitment to listening to our patients, customizing our care plans to meet their needs, and empowering them to make informed decisions on their own terms ... and in the comfort of wherever they call home.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Portland, OR 97236
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Massage Therapy
- Administrative Support
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- Quilting
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- We like to ask that you commit to a minimum of 1-4 hours per week or more if you would like.