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Make a Difference: Volunteer for Hospice!
ORGANIZATION: Gentiva Hospice - Flowood, MS
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Make a difference in someone's life by providing compassionate presence and companionship to Gentiva Hospice patients and their families in the Rankin County area.
Our Patient Care Hospice volunteers help to provide support and comfort to our hospice patients and families, by visiting them during a time of need.
Gentiva Hospice volunteers may serve in a multitude of ways, including:
- Offering patient companionship at bedside
- Reading a book to patients
- Engaging in conversation with patients/family members
- Playing cards or games
- Singing or playing music
- Caregiver/family respite
- Light household work
- Running an errand
- Assisting with an arts/craft activity
Volunteers may also assist staff with special events such as memorial services and veteran pinning ceremonies for our hospice patients and families.
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About Gentiva Hospice - Flowood, MS
Location:
106 Riverview Drive, Flowood, MS 39232, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Gentiva Hospice is to provide compassionate care and extraordinary service to the patients and the families we serve. Gentiva is recognized as the leader in hospice services throughout the country. As a part of this nationwide provider, our local interdisciplinary team, is proud to offer services to the Central Mississippi area and beyond.
Description
Gentiva Hospice is a provider of end of life care, serving more people than any other Hospice provider in the country.
Volunteers are an essential part of our interdisciplinary team. They help provide support both administratively and in-home to patients and families. Gentiva offers extensive training on end of life care to our volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Richland, MS 39218
DATE POSTED
March 29, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We will work with your schedule. We do request that you commit to at least 3 hours a month.
- Qualified candidates for patient visits must be at least 18 years of age, pass a background check, fingerprinting, urine drug screening, and complete orientation training.