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Hospice Companion Volunteer Opportunity - Rochester NH

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ORGANIZATION: Amedisys

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

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

9 Andrews RoadSomersworth, NH 03878

(43.23496,-70.8821)
 

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

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