- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Hospice Visitor Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Sanford Hospice
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Sanford Hospice considers volunteers to be essential members of our team. We are seeking compassionate, respectful and reliable people who want to make an impact on the lives of those who need it most. As a hospice volunteer, you can provide companionship, comfort and practical help to our patients and their loved ones. Friendly visits, simple errands, providing a listening ear, and the gift of friendship at a crucial time can make a real difference in a patient’s life. ( And yours, too !)
Our volunteers visit patients in their homes, nursing homes, and assisted living residences. Needs may vary from patient to patient, but some volunteer activities include:
- Talking to patients and their loved ones
- Sharing photos and stories
- Reading books, scripture, or newspapers
- Offering the comfort of your presence
- Light housekeeping or running errands
We encourage you to use your unique skills and abilities to brighten your patient’s day, for example:
- Playing music for them
- Painting their nails
- Massage therapy
- Reiki
- Arts & crafts
Come support patients during their end-of-life journey as a valuable member of the Sanford Hospice team. It is an incredibly rewarding experience!
Qualifications:
- A genuine desire to make a positive impact on individuals facing end-of-life journeys.
- Excellent listening and communication skills.
- Empathetic and compassionate nature.
- Reliability and commitment to scheduled volunteer hours.
- Respect for patient confidentiality and boundaries.
Training and support is provided throughout your volunteer experience. You can set your own visit schedule, as long as it works for the patient and family.
Volunteer Services Mission Statement: To provide competent, compassionate volunteers who enhance the quality of care and strengthen the bond between Sanford and the community.
Our Mission Dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Our Vision Improving the human condition through exceptional care, innovation and discovery.
Contact Amy Patterson, Volunteer Coordinator at amy.patterson@sanfordhealth.org or 605-312-5500.
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About Sanford Hospice
Location:
2710 W 12th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, US
Mission Statement
To provide competent, compassionate volunteers who enhance the quality of care and strengthen the bond between Good Sam Society/ Sanford and the community.
Description
Sanford Hospice is a specially trained team that is committed to providing our patients with quality end-of-life care. Our interdisciplinary team understands and is sensitive to the needs of our patients and their loved ones.
Our team is comprised of nurses, medical director, social workers, dietitians, volunteers and chaplains. All medications and treatments related to the patient’s hospice diagnosis is offered through our program.
Sanford Hospice has provided services to the Sioux Falls community since 1987. We offer hospice care in the South Dakota communities of Sioux Falls, Vermillion, Chamberlain, Winner and Freeman. We provide care in the Minnesota communities of Canby, Madison, Worthington, Windom, Jackson and surrounding area.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Madison, MN 56256
DATE POSTED
April 28, 2024
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Preferably weekly, but open to discussion
- compassion, kindness, reliability