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Direct Care Volunteer-Knox County

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ORGANIZATION: Gentiva Hospice

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The Direct Care Volunteer must possess the ability to actively listen and communicate compassionately with patients, families, and caregivers at the end-of-life. He/she has the ability to work as a team with family members and hospice staff. He/she must have the ability to respect patient/family belief systems, emotional maturity and sensitivity. Must be dependable and have access to reliable transportation. He/ she must have an understanding of Hospice philosophy and goals, and be willing to participate in peer support/ continuing
education meetings on a regular basis.

Activites can include: Sharing a story, Holding a hand, Sending a card, Making Gifts, Reading Singing, Playing Games, Run Errands, Light Houseworking.

Veteran to Veteran Support needed.

All Direct Care Volunteers must be 18 years and be able to complete a Drug test, TB Test and Background Check.

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About Gentiva Hospice

Location:

112 Harcourt Road Ste 3, Mount Vernon, OH 43050, US

Mission Statement

At Gentiva, we believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That's why we offer personal care, home health care, palliative care, and hospice care to give people the support they need with dignity, grace, and love.

Description

Our lives are not measured by what we get, but by what we give. If you have a natural gift for empathy and want to make a difference, we can help you be a force for good in the lives of those most in need.

We are a hospice agency serving Ashland, Richland and Knox Counties. We provide care, support and comfort to patients and families.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Advocacy & Human Rights, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

112 Harcourt RoadSuite 3Mount Vernon, OH 43050

(40.39309,-82.50817)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexable based on your schedule
  • Drug Test and 2 Step TB Test

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