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Hospice Vigil Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Ohioans Home Health

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Hospice Vigil Volunteer Needed

Location: Greater Toledo Ohio Area

Organization: Ohioans Home Health & Hospice

About Us: Ohioans Home Health & Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. Our team of professionals and volunteers work together to ensure that every individual receives the dignity, respect, and comfort they deserve during their final days.

Position: Hospice Vigil Volunteer

Role Summary: We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Hospice Vigil Volunteers. In this role, you will provide a comforting presence to patients in their final hours, ensuring they are not alone. This is a deeply meaningful opportunity to offer emotional support and companionship to those at the end of life.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide a calm and reassuring presence at the bedside of hospice patients.
  • Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.
  • Communicate effectively with hospice staff about the patient's condition and any concerns.
  • Respect patient confidentiality and adhere to all hospice policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

  • Compassionate, empathetic, and patient demeanor.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and composed in emotionally challenging situations.
  • Previous experience in a caregiving or volunteer role is a plus, but not required.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.

Commitment:

  • Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Training: Comprehensive training will be provided to all volunteers to ensure they are well-prepared for their role.

How to Apply: If you are interested in making a profound difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families, please visit www.ohioanshhc.com to fill out an application.

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About Ohioans Home Health

Location:

28276 Kensington Lane, Perrysburg, OH 43551, US

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to support individuals and their families on their end-of-life journeys, ensuring the highest quality of care. We are dedicated to meeting our patients’ needs and those of their families with respect and compassion, through attentive listening, thoughtful planning, compassionate education, and the delivery of personalized end-of-life services.

Description

Ohioans Home Health & Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to join our hospice team in supporting patients and families facing end of life care. Are you someone who is kind and compassionate, looking to make a meaningful difference in your community, and able to offer companionship and support to others? If so, we encourage you to consider becoming a hospice volunteer! We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities including: patient companionship, respire care for families, assistance with errands, and administrative office support.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
Health & Medicine, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

28276 Kensington LaneOhioans Home Health & HospicePerrysburg, OH 43551

(41.5623,-83.59062)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Bereavement Support
  • Hospice Care
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Compassionate, empathetic, and patient demeanor. Excellent listening and communication skills. Ability to remain calm and composed in emotionally challenging situations. Previous experience in a caregiving or volunteer role is a plus, but not require

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