Hospice volunteers visting nursing home patients lessen the burden on family members who may be too far away to play an active role in their loved one's life.
With hospice training, you will find that your skill sets are sharpened and new ones emerge. Hospice volunteers are trainined in communication, family dynamics, and how to make a positive differerance for patients and their caregivers. After you completed the required orientations, VITAS volunteers are prepared to visit nursing homes and assistant living facilities to provide relief care for caregivers, companionship and pampering to the patient, sit vigil, provide love with Paw Pals visits, and help in meaningful ways.
598 South Grand Avenue, Covina, CA 91724, US
VITAS Heatlhcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in the office, using their cars and from their own homes.
1575 East Washington BoulevardPasadena, CA 91104
August 13, 2024
