Respite Care for Hospice Patients
ORGANIZATION: Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care of Colorado Springs
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Give a gift of your time by sitting with a hospice patient so their spouse or family member can run an errand or take a walk or shovel snow or even just take a nap. Many patients live at home with loved ones who really benefit from getting a break from caregiving.
No hands-on care required.
Give a gift just by being present.
Background check, TB test, orientation, and mentoring with hospice staff required.
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About Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care of Colorado Springs
Location:
4775 Centennial Blvd, Suite 160, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, US
Mission Statement
To provide the highest level of comfort and care, honoring and respecting the dignity of each individual, and enhancing the quality of living at the end of life, under the guidance of Christian principles.
Description
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care is a community based hospice care organization dedicated to hospice care and focused on meeting or exceeding our patients’ individual medical, emotional and spiritual needs, while making each remaining moment as meaningful as possible.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
El Paso, Pueblo, Teller, Fremont CountiesColorado, CO 80105
DATE POSTED
April 19, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Spend 1-2 hours with a hospice patient so their loved one can take a break.
- Compassion, sitting with patient.