- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Companionship Volunteers needed to visit patients in the Washington, PA Area!
ORGANIZATION: Gentiva Hospice
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
VISITOR VOLUNTEERS
Make friendly visits to people on hospice care in the Washington, PA area and provide companionship and support to the patient and their families
What does it take to be a Gentiva Hospice Volunteer?- Care and concern for others
- Tolerance, flexibility and patience
- Maturity and self-understanding
- Good communication skills
- Confidentiality
- Empathy, sincerity and sensitivity
- Dependability
- Acceptance of moral and cultural differences
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Ability to accept supervision and evaluation
- Be at least 18 years old
- Complete comprehensive hospice volunteer training
There are no restrictions in regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, handicap or national origin.
Volunteers receive training appropriate to their respective volunteer position. Orientation and trainings are scheduled to fit your busy schedule.
As a volunteer, you can choose where, when and how to give your time!
**Volunteers do no clinical or direct care: feeding, toileting, dressing, etc.
**There is no requirement to have proof of being vaccinated for COVID-19. Volunteers may have to follow facility guidelines if entering a particular nursing home depending on their current policy. Volunteer would be informed in advance and masks would be provided if needed.
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About Gentiva Hospice
Location:
5315 Campbells Run Rd, Suite 190, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, US
Mission Statement
"Our place is by your side."
Description
"Our place is by the side of those who need care. With strength and empathy, our family of extraordinary clinicians and caregivers offer individualized care, including physical, emotional, and spiritual support so that you and your loved ones can enjoy the best possible quality of life."
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Washington, PA 15301
DATE POSTED
February 29, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Elder care
- Bereavement Support
- Hospice Care
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. Visits can even be completed on weekends.
- Driver's license and valid car (liability) insurance, background check, drug test, TB test (all provided), must be at least 18 years old, complete training and orientation.