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Friendly Visitor Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Affinity Care of Ohio
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6 people are interested
Friendly Visitor Volunteer
Department: Patient Care
Responsible to : Volunteer Coordinator
Works With: Patients and/or Their Families in the Cincinnati and Dayton Areas
Role
A friendly visitor is a compassionate soul who wants to serve the patient. Their presence and interaction supports the patient and family on their end of life journey. This flexible and person centered role allows for individual volunteers to bring their strengths and experiences to light, but no matter what their background the gift of their presence is of the most value.
Primary Responsibilities:
Compassionate presence for the patient and family, conversation and interaction
Assist patient in attending facility recreational activities if desired
Support patient on their end of life journey as needed
Potential to provide light housekeeping if a home patient, or other services
Secondary Responsibilities
Simple documentation of the visit, form provided, to be submitted to the Volunteer Coordinator
Skills/Qualifications Needed
Compassion
Understanding
Patience
Flexibility
Desired Experience
A successful applicant will show a positive attitude towards patient care and be comfortable around individuals facing an end of life journey
Time Commitment
One time a week, or once every other week is preferred, but availability is negotiable
Next Steps? Apply to connect, or simply as more questions. We are happy to meet and discuss the role and our seamless training program. We pride ourselves in creating well trained volunteers who know their value!
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About Affinity Care of Ohio
Location:
7681 Tylers Place Blvd, West Chester, OH 45069, US
Mission Statement
"At Affinity Health Management, we provide terminally ill patients and their loved ones with the support and care they require to live their lives comfortably. " Our skilled hospice team is dedicated to helping our patients and their families maintain their dignity and quality of life. Our goal is to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort for the patient and to provide tools, information and support for the patient’s family so that they feel confident in the crucial decisions that come along with terminal illnesses. We provide ongoing care and support for our patients and their families for as long as it is needed.
Description
At Affinity Health Management, we are constantly striving towards meeting the total needs of each of our patients. We provide skilled and compassionate care to all those in need, and work towards meeting the changing health care priorities of your loved ones through the development of specialized programs, services and facilities. We encourage individuality by focusing on the unique life circumstances of each of our patients. By providing your loved ones with comprehensive care, we ensure the dignity of all we serve, and act as a community resource for those in need of the services we provide. At Affinity, we genuinely care about the individuals placed in our care, and we do whatever we can to assist them in improving their quality of life.
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations West Chester, OH 45069
(39.34196 ,-84.40676 )
DATE POSTED
October 31, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- one time per week, or one time biweekly, Visit lengths may vary based on patient's energy that day, but an hour is typical.