Hospice Companion Volunteer Opportunity - Rochester NH
ORGANIZATION: Amedisys
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Make a Meaningful Difference: Become a Hospice Companion Volunteer
Are you looking for a way to give back to your community and provide comfort to those in need? Wentworth Homecare & Hospice is seeking compassionatte and dedicated volunteers to join our team as a Hospice Companions.
What is a Hospice Companion?
As a Hospice Companion, you'll provide invaluable emotional and social support to individuals facing a life-limiting illness. Your presence can bring comfort, companionship, and a sense of connection during a challenging time.
What You'll Do:
- Spend quality time with patients, offering a listening ear and a caring presence.
- Engage in meaningful conversations, read aloud, or simply sit quietly with patients.
- Provide respite for family caregivers, allowing them to take a break.
- Share hobbies or interest with patients, if desired.
What We're Looking For:
- Compassionate and empathetic individuals.
- Excellent listening and communication skills.
- A genuine desire to help others.
- Reliability and commitment.
- Willingness to complete our onboarding paperwork, online training, and annual education.
What You'll Gain:
- The satisfaction of making a profound difference in someone's life.
- A supportive and welcoming volunteer community.
- Flexible scheduling to fit your availability.
Training and Support:
We provide online training and volunteer orientation to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to be a successful Hospice Companion. Ongoing Support from our volunteer coordinator.
Ready to become a Volunteer:
If you're ready to make a difference, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Suzanne Keays at 603-833-6447 or Suzanne.Keays@amedisys.com. Ready to apply click here: Wentworth Homecare & Hospice Companion Volunteer Application
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About Amedisys
Location:
8 Commerce Drive, Suite 101, Bedford, NH 03110, US
Mission Statement
Amedisys Hospice Care is defined by its mission: To affirm life during its final stages by providing holistic compassionate care to patients and their families; by providing access to hospice care for underserved or difficult to serve populations; by wise and efficient use of available resources, and by educating the community in order to provide them with knowledge regarding end-of-life and hospice care around quality of life.
Description
Amedisys Hospice, Inc. is a leading provider of home health, hospice and personal care. Our hospice care focuses on the whole person-combining medical care and support for emotional and spiritual needs, as well as support for loved ones and caregivers. Our hospice care team is skilled, experienced and compassionate: our entire hospice team treats your family as if it were our own.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
9 Andrews RoadSomersworth, NH 03878
DATE POSTED
April 14, 2025
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours per weeks
- TB Test