Friendly Visitor Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Affinity Care of Ohio
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Friendly Visitor Volunteer
Role
A friendly visitor is a compassionate soul who wants to serve the patient. A compassionate
presence that allows the patient and family to feel connected to their community. 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 the most
value.
Primary Responsibilities:
Compassionate presence for the patient and family
Assist patient in attending facility recreational activities
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
No experience needed. 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
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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
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Lebanon, OH 45036
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- one time per week