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Assist Hospice Patients in an Inpatient Setting
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of Philadelphia
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VITAS Volunteers give their time to terminally ill patients and their families in a hospital type setting. Volunteers are needed to: visit with patients and families, serve patients at mealtime,
read books out loud to patients or visiting children, write letters or play games with patients and/or families, offer spiritual support, provide friendly support with your certified pet, sing or play music for patients and their families, manage the patient care activity cart and help with administrative duties.
The VITAS IPU is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Volunteers generally help by providing support during a 2 to 4-hour shift.
VITAS provides free volunteer orientation on how to work with people at the end of life. Volunteers are trained in listening skills, family dynamics and the right words to say to terminally ill patients and their family caregivers. Assignments are made according to the volunteer’s work and family schedules.
For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services visit https://www.vitas.com/volunteer.
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About VITAS Healthcare of Philadelphia
Location:
1740 Walton Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422, US
Mission Statement
VITAS recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing, and expanding services offered to patients and families. Through exemplifying VITAS values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are pro-active in helping to meet the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice program by actively recruiting, training, supporting, and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2601 Holme AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19152
DATE POSTED
May 2, 2024
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training