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2 people are interested
It's your calling....Check-in on Hospice Patients and Families
ORGANIZATION: Traditions Health
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Traditions Health and Hospice is looking for Volunteers to be a Friend for some of our Patients and or their Caregivers! If you have 1 Hour per week to devote to Volunteering, we would love to hear from you!
Some of the duties of a Volunteer are:
- Patient visitation
- Caregiver companionship
- Provide opportunities for the caregiver to rest.
- Serve as a willing and sensitive listener.
- Interact with the patient and or caregiver by reading, playing games, or doing arts and crafts.
- Life review
- Discuss hobbies, interest & current events
- Read or sing to patient
- Provide companionship, socialization & emotional/spiritual support
- Monitor & report progress to hospice team
- May sit with patient while caregiver runs errands, but no hands-on care
More opportunities with Traditions Health
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Traditions Health
Location:
4362 US Highway 259 N Suite B, Longview, TX 75605, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Traditions Health Care and Hospice is to promote health and independence in the patients we serve, to attract and retain exceptional healthcare professionals and to conduct our business with compassion and integrity.
Description
Volunteers Make a Difference
If you have a passion for caring for others and are looking for a way to make a difference in people’s lives, consider becoming a hospice volunteer. Our volunteers are an important part of our hospice care team, helping improve the quality of life for our patients, their families and their caregivers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Longview, TX 75605
DATE POSTED
November 21, 2023
SKILLS
- Elder care
- 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
- Volunteers choose the length of their patient visitations - typically weekly for an hour.