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2 people are interested
Hospice Companion Volunteer - Brookfield
ORGANIZATION: Harmony Cares Hospice-formerly Grace Hospice of Milwaukee
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2 people are interested
Are you at a point in your life where you are able to give some time and attention to others to enhance the quality of their lives?
Do you feel blessed to have the things you have and want to help others?
Have you had an experience with hospice and value what they do?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, then Harmony Cares Hospice formerlyGrace Hospice, would love to talk to you!
We are currently seeking loving, dedicated caring people who know the value of what human connection and caring can do in order to meet the needs of a patient looking for companionship.
Whether you’ve had a family connection to hospice care and want to give back or are interested in learning more about how to support and comfort those in their final days, I encourage you to explore this truly rewarding volunteer opportunity.
Volunteers are afforded specialized training, given Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed, become an integral part of the Harmony Cares Hospice care team and are provided direct support by the Volunteer Coordinator.
As a Harmony Cares Hospice Volunteer, you will be trained in:
- Hospice basics
- Spirituality and the dying patient
- Palliative care
- Effective communication
- How to assist the Alzheimer's patient
- How to effectively comfort the family
and much, much more!
For more information on what you can do for hospice and what Harmony Cares Hospice can do for you, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 414-395-8650 or cthompson@harmonycares.com.
More opportunities with Harmony Cares Hospice-formerly Grace Hospice of Milwaukee
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About Harmony Cares Hospice-formerly Grace Hospice of Milwaukee
Location:
2514 S. 102nd St., Suite 276, West Allis, WI 53227, US
Mission Statement
For each employee to treat every patient as their own treasured loved one, providing care that affords a quality of life that outweighs quantity of days, and supports caregivers as their hearts find healing.
Description
Harmony Cares Hospice formerly Grace Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals who are willing to provide emotional support and companionship to our patients and their families experiencing Hospice. Volunteers are a vital part of the interdisciplinary team and truly are the heart of our organization. In addition to placing friendly visits, volunteers can also assist with bereavement support, caregiver relief (respite), running of errands, special event planning, veteran to veteran outreach, pet, reiki, music and massage therapies, office support - and more!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Brookfield, WI 53045
DATE POSTED
September 29, 2023
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Spiritual Healing
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible schedule; several visits per month
- We service patients where they are located. Volunteer must be able to commute to patient's location. Drug screening, TB test, background check, COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious waiver.