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21 people are interested
Direct Patient Support Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Hospice of Southern Maine
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21 people are interested
Hospice of Southern Maine's mission Compassion, care and comfort through end of life. We provide comprehensive hospice services to terminally ill individuals and their families, including physical, emotional and spiritual services in the patient's own home, the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House or other appropriate setting. Hospice volunteers are valued members of the hospice interdisciplinary team and are considered the heart of hospice care. For those interested in working directly with patients, Hospice of Southern Maine offeres a 30-hour comprehensive training course. Trainings are offered in the spring and fall, with class size limited to 16 participants. Certified volunteers are asked to make a one year commitment to provide 4 hours/week of non-medical aid and support to patients and their families. Opportunities include the possibility of providing care in patient's homes and/or the Gosnell Memorial Hospice house, as well as on-going support and continuing education offerings. Hospice of Southern Maine 180 US Route One, #1 Scarborough, ME 04074 207-289-3640 http://hospiceofsouthernmaine.org/
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About Hospice of Southern Maine
Location:
180 US Route One #1, Scarborough, ME 04074, US
Mission Statement
Compassion, Care and Comfort Through End of Life.
Description
Hospice volunteers are valued members of the hospice interdisciplinary team and are considered the heart of hospice care.
After completion of a 30 hour training offered in the spring and fall, hospice volunteers provide an average of 4 hours per week of non-medical aid and support to patients and families, including the following:
- companionship and emotional support to patients and caregivers
- respite care to allow caregivers time for themselves
- compassionate listening, life review, assistance with light household chores
- grief support following the death of a loved one
Opportunities include the possibility of providing care in patient's homes and/or at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, as well as receiving on-going supervision/support and continuing education offerings.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
180 US Route One #1Scarborough, ME 04074
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 hours per week with a min one year commitmnet
- TB Screening,Substance Abuse Testing, immunizations