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Hospice Volunteers Needed!
ORGANIZATION: Haven Home Health and Hospice
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Hospice Volunteer Position - Make a Difference in Someone’s Life
Location: Ozark, Missouri and surrounding areas including Springfield, Branson, Joplin, Marshfield, etc.
Organization: Haven Hospice
Type: Volunteer (Flexible Hours)
At Haven Hospice, we believe in providing compassionate care that honors the dignity, comfort, and wishes of our patients and their families during the end-of-life journey. We are the last locally-owned and clinician-owned home health and hospice agency in the state of Missouri. We are looking for dedicated, compassionate individuals to join our volunteer team and help bring comfort, companionship, and support to those who need it most.
Position Overview:As a Hospice Volunteer, you will play a crucial role in offering emotional support, companionship, and assistance to hospice patients and their families. This role provides an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of individuals at a critical time, offering kindness, presence, and care. As a volunteer, you are able to choose what you are comfortable assisting with.
Possible Responsibilities:Spend quality time with hospice patients, offering companionship through conversation, reading, or listening.
Provide respite care for family members by offering a break or assisting with light household tasks (such as light meal prep or errands).
Offer emotional support to families, helping to ease anxiety and providing a caring presence.
Help with non-medical tasks, such as delivering personal items or assisting with light yardwork.
Respect patients’ wishes, maintaining a comfortable and non-judgmental environment.
Participate in training and ongoing education to ensure the highest level of care and understanding.
Working as part of the patient care team to provide great quality care to patients
Empathy & Compassion: A genuine desire to help others, with a heart for serving those at the end of life.
Reliability: Ability to commit to a flexible schedule and be dependable.
Good Communication Skills: Comfort with talking and listening to individuals in a sensitive and respectful manner.
Respectful & Non-Judgmental: Ability to respect the diverse backgrounds and wishes of patients and families.
No Experience Required: We provide all necessary training and support.
Flexible Scheduling: Volunteer at times that work best for you - evenings, weekends, or daytime.
Training & Support: Comprehensive orientation and ongoing training, along with guidance from our caring staff.
Impactful Work: A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and bring comfort during an important time.
Emotional Fulfillment: Experience the deep rewards of giving back and forming connections with patients and their families.
If you're ready to be a part of something truly special, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application or contact us at 417-731-7051 or alexismarler@havenhome.us for more details. Our team is here to answer any questions and support you through the application process.
Apply Here: https://havenhealthcare.applytojob.com/apply/GVeT1ZzhlD/Hospice-Volunteer-Make-A-Difference
Contact Information:
Alexis Marler BSW, Volunteer Coordinator
417-731-7051
alexismarler@havenhome.us
www.havenhome.us
Join us at Haven Hospice and help us provide comfort, dignity, and peace to those at the end of life. Together, we can make every moment count.
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About Haven Home Health and Hospice
Location:
850 N 25th St, Ozark, MO 65721, US
Mission Statement
To provide physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients, as well as their families and loved ones; and to assist patients and their families to live with dignity and comfort as they cope with end-of-life issues.
Description
Haven started in 2011 out of a desire to provide high-quality care to patients. We are clinician owned and operated, and to this day we are focused on investing in our employees so they can do the best work possible. We love this community and we want to take care of both our staff and our patients.
Our core focus at Haven is improving the quality of life for our patients, clients, and most importantly, our employees. We know that our staff can do their best work when they have a supportive team behind them. With the focus on improving our community’s quality of life, we know we can succeed.
At Haven, we have a set of core values that represent all of the people in our company:
- Dedicated to clarity through honest communication
- Accountable and committed
- Do what is right, not what is easy
- Forward focused
- Working in the same direction
- Seek personal and professional growth
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Joplin, MO 64801
DATE POSTED
January 27, 2025
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Up to each volunteer how much time they can commit