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3 people are interested
Tuck-In Call Volunteer- Thursday Mornings in Frankfort
ORGANIZATION: Gentiva/Heartland Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
Would you enjoy being a warm and friendly volunteer on the front lines of getting needs of patients met?
Join our Volunteer Team as a Tuck-In Call Volunteer!
This is a very specific job for a special person. Provide support to hospice patients and staff by conducting phone calls to patients/families to assure that they have necessary supplies, medications an/or support prior to the weekend. Information gathered is then to relayed to the appropriate team member designated by the agency.
We pride ourselves in being a friendly, fun & welcoming office, give us a call!
Under "Volunteer Comments" please write why you are interested in this volunteer opportunity.
1 Shift
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morning /
09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Time is Flexible, but needs to be in the morning to allow time to meet the needs of the patients before the weekend.
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Gentiva/Heartland Hospice
Location:
20960 S. Frankfort Square Rd., Suite C, Frankfort, IL 60423, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Heartland Hospice is to provide quality hospice care to patients with a limited life expectancy, as well as, support to thier caregivers. The quality of life for those we serve is enhanced through palliative and specialized supportive care designed to meet the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of the patients and caregivers. Hospice care is provided by an interdisciplinary team utlilizing an approach to the care delivered to patients either in their own home or extended care facility; working cooperatively with area health care providers and other community resources. Heartland Hospice strives to provide care to all who are eligible and need hospice care irrespective of ability to pay. We help to bring dignity and honor to a dying patient and we aim to comfort the family throughout the dying process.
Description
We are made up of a dedicated team that focuses on enhancing the quality of life by providing comfort care as well as spiritual, social and emotional support to patients in the final phase of a terminal illness. Our program stresses human values that go beyond the physical needs of the patient and we strive to ensure that our patients spend their final days in dignity and comfort.
We depend on our volunteers to help us give the full circle of care that our patients and their families need during this challenging time.
Mandated background check, TB test, extensive volunteer orientation and training given. New volunteer orientation is offered continuously throughout the year. Please call Tia Newgren @ 815-469-7100.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
20960 S Frankfort Square RdSuite CVolunteer Coordinator:Tia NewgrenFrankfort, IL 60423
DATE POSTED
January 29, 2024
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Reading / Writing
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Thursday Mornings for 1-2 hours
- Valid Driver's License and Reliable Transportation. Ability to complete 2 TB Tests an Reflex test **At NO COST to you. Consent to Background Check.