- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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25 people are interested
Direct Patient Care Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Interim Healthcare Hospice
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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25 people are interested
Provide basic companionship to the patient and relief to the primary caregiver. Examples include companionship, emotional support and friendship to the patient or primary caregiver. Reading, writing letters, playing board/card games, arts/crafts, pet/music therapy, and help with basic household activities/errands. All activities are in accordance with Interim HealthCare Hospice policies and procedures and the Hospice interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient. Lawn care and minor home maintenance may be provided. Provide respite care and companionship to the patient under the supervision of the Volunteer Coordinator. We are looking for people who are bilingual as well.
More opportunities with Interim Healthcare Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Interim Healthcare Hospice
Location:
3613 NW 56th Street, Suite 385, Oklahoma City, OK 73112, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Interim HealthCare Hospice is to provide comprehensive coordinated care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses, to their families and support them in the process of death and bereavement.
Description
· Hospice is a special concept of care designed to provide comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments. · Hospice care neither prolongs life nor hastens death. Hospice staff and volunteers offer a specialized knowledge of medical care, including pain management. · The goal of hospice care is to improve the quality of a patient's last days by offering comfort and dignity. · Hospice care is provided by a team-oriented group of specially trained professionals, volunteers and family members. · Hospice addresses all symptoms of a disease, with a special emphasis on controlling a patient's pain and discomfort. · Hospice deals with the emotional, social and spiritual impact of the disease on the patient and the patient's family and friends. · Hospice offers a variety of bereavement and counseling services to families before and after a patient's death.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3613 NW 56th StreetSuite 385Oklahoma City, OK 73112
DATE POSTED
April 11, 2019
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Baking
- Gardening
- Housekeeping
- Music Therapy
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training