Non-medical Hospice Volunteer - Direct Patient
ORGANIZATION: amedisys Hospice
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Volunteers get to make their own schedule!
Our Non-medical Hospice Direct Care Volunteer provides support to patients living with a terminal illness, in addition to their caregivers and family. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including companionship, socialization, and caregiver relief. There is no medical background needed - our Hospice volunteers do not interact with the patient in any medical or personal hygiene capacity (i.e., volunteers do not give baths, get the patient in/out of bed, or to/from the bathroom, give medication).
Some examples of what a Direct Care Volunteer could do:
- Provide companionship
- Socialization and/or support to hospice patients and their families/caregivers
- Reading to the patient
- Playing games
- Writing letters to or on behalf of the patient
- Assisting with light household duties (watering plants, walking pets, washing dishes, emptying and taking out the garbage, etc.
Volunteers make their own schedule! We do ask for about 2 hours per visit.
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About amedisys Hospice
Location:
1215 Military St. South Suite B, Hamilton, AL 35570, US
Mission Statement
At Amedisys Hospice, we honor those we serve with compassionate home health, hospice, and personal care services that apply the highest quality clinical practices toward allowing our patients to maintain a sense of independence, quality of life and dignity.
Description
Hospice provides support and care of persons in the last phases of incurable disease so they live as fully and as comfortable as possible. Hospice began many years ago as a sacred duty to those who were sick and dying. Hospice affirms life and views death as a natural process. We are committed to providing proper care of the dying patient and his/her family.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Hamilton, AL 35570
DATE POSTED
March 13, 2024
SKILLS
- Bereavement Support
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers make their own schedule! We do ask for about 2 hours per visit.