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Vigil Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Gentiva Hospice

  • 1 person is interested

The Vigil Volunteer offers companionship, comfort and presence to patients during the time
immediately prior to their death. Support can be provided to patients who have no family to be with them or to provide support and guidance to families and caregivers, helping to relieve the unknown; this may also include staff if the patient resides at a facility. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including being a calm presence, talking and listening to the family/ caregivers, or sharing silence.

The office for this position is located in Woodbridge, VA. Currently, patients are located in Fredericksburg and Stafford.

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About Gentiva Hospice

Location:

2750 Killarney Drive, Suite 207, Woodbridge, VA 22192, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Gentiva Hospice is to provide compassionate care and extraordinary service to the patients and the families we serve.

Description

Gentiva Hospice is a team of professionals who provide care to patients and families with end of life needs. As key members of the care team, volunteers expand and enhance hospice services for our patients. Volunteers bring special skills and talents to share with patients, and offer comfort through companionship visits, administrative assistance and special projects for patients and their families.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2750 Killarney DriveSuite 207Woodbridge, VA 22192

(38.6586,-77.29443)
 

SKILLS

  • Bereavement Support
  • Patient Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Veteran Care
  • Relationship Building
  • Social Work

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • -Must be 18 years of age -Must be able to pass background check and drug screening -Must be able to pass 2 step TB test

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