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Assist as a Caregiver Relief Volunteer for hospice- VITAS Healthcare- St. Louis, MO 63129
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
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VITAS Healthcare is looking for kind and caring people to help terminally ill patients and their families- just by being there. Many of our patients live at home with family members or friends who rarely get the opportunity to leave the house since they are devoted to caring for their loved ones. Relief care (sitting with a patient while the caregiver takes a break) is one of our biggest volunteer needs. For caregivers, getting the opportunity to run an errand, go to the movies or a doctor’s appointment can renew their energy. This better equips them for the responsibilities of caregiving.
We are currently looking for a Caregiver Relief volunteer with weekday availability to help with visiting a home patient in the South St. Louis County area, 63129. Caregiver relief volunteers provide non-medical services for home patients while family members take a break. This volunteer opportunity would be for 2 to 3 hours a week. Weekend Daytime availability is preferred, and the hours are flexible.
VITAS Healthcare provides comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteering. Days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability. For more information, please contact Emily Jokerst at (314) 682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com
You can also find out more on VITAS Healthcare at www.vitas.com
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About VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
Location:
1801 Park 270 Drive, Suite 150, Saint Louis, MO 63146, US
Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare 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 advocated 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.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non- medical support to hospice patients and their family or offering support services in the office. We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals to volunteers for our patients in their homes or in nursing facilities in the community.
CAUSE AREAS
Seniors,
Veterans & Military Families,
Women
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Turley Mill RoadMehlville, MO 63129
(38.49008 ,-90.35094 )
DATE POSTED
December 3, 2024
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 to 3 hours a week (flexible hours). Daytime weekend availability preferred
- Must have own car and transportation to volunteer location.