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ORGANIZATION: Greenwood House Hospice

  • 47 people are interested

Greenwood House Hospice is a non-sectarian hospice providing services to pts in Mercer County. We provide medical, nursing, SW, spiritual and volunteer services to enhance the quality of life for those with a terminal diagnosis. In this position, the hospice volunteer will provide various comfort and support services such as reading to or writing for the patient, creating crafts, playing music, accompanying patients outside, assisting with participation in scheduled nursing home group activities, etc. Extensive training program required.

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About Greenwood House Hospice

Location:

6 Colonial Lake Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, US

Mission Statement

Greenwood House Hospice endeavors to treat all our clients and their families fairly, honestly, and with compassion during their end-of-life care. We promise to be supportive of our client's choices and responsive to their needs. We pledge to meet all issues with integrity and to be responsible stewards of all resources.

Description

Greenwood House Hospice is a non-profit organization certified by Medicare and Medicaid where providing hospice and palliative care emphasizes CARE not cure. Patients are served wherever they call home.

Greenwood Hospice supports families as they meet the challenges created by a terminal illness by providing services to both patients and their loved ones so they can concentrate on quality of time spent together.

A team of nurses, social workers, Rabbi or chaplain, home health aides and volunteers work with patients and their loved ones to provide individualized care according to the patient's needs and desires. Bereavement support is provided up to 13 months following the death of a loved one. Greenwood Hospice provides all services without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

134 Franklin Corner RdLawrenceville, NJ 08648

(40.27997,-74.71328)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • flexible

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