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Hospice Volunteer Training- companionship, respite, vigil, pet therapy, Reiki, massage

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ORGANIZATION: Hartford Healthcare at Home

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Registration is Open and We need YOU to join our amazing group of Hospice Volunteers!

Free Training for New Hospice Volunteers (via Zoom)

Classes forming NOW for fall 2024

This training series will go over all relevant topics under the model of hospice care and specific to volunteering for Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice.

  • Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 4:00-6:15 PM
  • Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 4:00-6:15 PM
  • Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 4:00-6:15 PM
  • Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 4:00-6:15 PM

To Fill Out a Volunteer Application:
https://redcap.hhchealth.org/surveys/?s=CTKYECRN9Y93ADTM

Training classes explore the history of hospice, physical symptoms, spirituality, grief & bereavement, and how to be a great volunteer.

Volunteers are friendly visitors for our hospice patients at home, nursing facilities and at local hospitals.

Volunteers are needed to read to patients, provide a listening ear, caregiver respite, play music, provide reiki or massage, vigil for those in need of support in their final hours and to visit with certified pet therapy teams.

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About Hartford Healthcare at Home

Location:

1 Northwestern Drive, Room 204, Bloomfield, CT 06002, US

Mission Statement

Mission To improve the health and healing of the people and communities we serve. Vision Most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Our Values Hartford HealthCare's vision of excellence and leadership is driven by its core values, which are shared by all members of Hartford HealthCare. CARING: We Do the Kind Thing EQUITY: We Do the Just Thing EXCELLENCE: We Do the Best Thing INTEGRITY: We Do the Right Thing SAFETY: We Do the Safe Thing

Description

Our Volunteers are friendly visitors for our Hospice patients at home and nursing facilities. Volunteer are needed to read to patients, provide a listening ear, play music, or provide Reiki. We also seek Certified Pet Therapy teams. Volunteers visit in private homes, nursing facilities and in our system hospitals, based on their individual schedule and preferences. A prospective volunteer must pass a background check, drug test and be willing to have an annual Flu vaccine. Free training provided.

Volunteer Application:
https://redcap.hhchealth.org/surveys/?s=CTKYECRN9Y93ADTM

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

680 Main StreetTorrington, CT 06790

(41.814323,-73.12128)
 

DATE POSTED

July 25, 2024

SKILLS

  • Massage Therapy
  • Animal Therapy
  • Patient Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Veteran Care
  • Music Therapy

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • A 2 hours per week minimum with a 1 year commitment is desired.
  • Annual Flu vaccine. Pet therapy teams must have a current pet certification. Massage therapists must hold a CT license.

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