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2 people are interested
Direct Care Volunteer - Central Iowa
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice
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2 people are interested
Enrich your life by giving to others! Join our volunteer program and become an important part of the hospice team.
We are looking for individuals ready to donate some of their time to patients and families in need. Whether it is companionship, reading, playing bingo or a simple holding of their hand you are needed here with us. It is a wonderful thing to volunteer in your own community and give back!
Our program is very flexible to fit into your busy schedule and the training is very informative for the the volunteer. You will always feel satisfied after sharing a journey with a patient and bringing them comfort and compassion. Give us a call and start your volunteering experience now!
More opportunities with Heartland Hospice
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About Heartland Hospice
Location:
2521 S University Blvd Suite 124, Ames, IA 50010, US
Mission Statement
Heartland Hospice is a hospice company dedicated to providing compassionate high-quality care. We will achieve this by recruiting professional, caring staff: encouraging our patients to become active participants in their care: and by creating an atmosphere of supportive leadership. We value strong, mutually beneficial relationships with our referral sources, employees, patients and families and the community at large.
Description
Hospice is a special kind of care designed to provide comfort care as well as spiritual and emotional support for people in the final phase of a terminal illness. Hospice focuses on providing physical, emotional and spiritual comfort to clients and families, in order to enhance the quality of life in this end stage of life. Hospice affirms life and regards dying as a normal process. Hospice ensures that clients spend their final days in dignity and comfort in the setting of their choice.
Volunteers are an important part of our interdisciplinary team helping us to provide the extra love and care our clients and their families need at this stage in their life.
Volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, caring help to this special group of people.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Ames, IA 50010
(42.03205 ,-93.59139 )
DATE POSTED
March 7, 2025
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Mental Health
- Bereavement Support
- Crisis Counseling
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- as little or as much as you want
- we provided all the resources you need for a background check and TB test. we provide all the training you will need to become a volunteer. we will work off of your schedule!