Hospice Volunteers: Why They're Important and How You Can Help
ORGANIZATION: Enhabit Hospice
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Everyone has a limited amount of time in their lives, and interacting with hospice patients can encourage volunteers to appreciate what they have and strive to live a more meaningful life with the time they’ve been given.
Becoming a hospice volunteer is more than just lending a helping hand; it’s an opportunity to impact the lives of those in end-of-life care. Giving your time and energy to those at the end of their journey can be a rewarding experience, and we hope that you’ll join the ranks of hospice volunteers who serve those in need with compassion.
How Can You Get Involved?Reach out to Enhabit's volunteer coordinator today to schedule a interview to learn more, we would love to have you on our team!!
What does a hospice volunteer do?Volunteers ensure that the patient and family’s needs are met in a variety of ways. This can be through companionship, assisting with everyday tasks or providing respite time to a patient’s caregivers. Hospice volunteers can also make an impact by assisting the hospice agency with administrative duties.
This can look like:
- Sitting with a patient, socializing and providing a listening ear
- Helping with general office support (filing, shredding, etc.)
- Running errands for patients and families
- Writing a journal or life story with patients as a memento for the family
- Playing games, reading or listening to music with patients
- Walking or caring for family pets
- Assisting with light house cleaning
- Providing bereavement support for family members
It is clear that hospice volunteers can make significant impacts in the lives of patients and loved ones navigating the end-of-life journey. If you feel called to do the same, consider becoming a hospice volunteer.
To volunteer with Enhabit, you must:
- Be least 14 years old
- Have experienced no significant personal loss in the past year
- Complete a criminal background check and tuberculosis test (paid for by Enhabit)
- Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or qualify for an exemption if unvaccinated
- Complete an eight-hour hybrid orientation
Getting started as a hospice volunteer is as easy, contact us today! We look forward to working together to provide a better way to care for our patients and their loved ones.
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About Enhabit Hospice
Location:
8201 E. 34th St. Cir, Bldg 1500, Suite 1503, Wichita, KS 67226, US
Mission Statement
The Enhabit Home Health & Hospice mission of providing A Better Way to Care is achieved every day by our committed employees and dedicated, experienced management teams.
Description
As one of the nation’s largest hospice providers, Enhabit is focused on providing dignity and comfort to patients at the end of life. Hospice is more than just symptom and pain management; it is a philosophy of care designed to treat every physical, spiritual and emotional need of a patient and their loved ones.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
67226
DATE POSTED
November 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- 10 hours per month - set your own schedule
- In-person interview/orientation at the Wichita office. TB, drug tests, criminal backgrounds checks, current auto insurance on file all required. Orientation and on-going training required.