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33 people are interested
Vigil Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Gentiva-Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice
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33 people are interested
Vigil Volunteers provide support to patients when symptoms are under control during the dying process. The Vigil Volunteer provides support and guidance at the bedside, for the dying, which is a valuable gift. Every patient should have the the choice to have someone presence prior to death. The Vigil experience is the call to be present with our patients and provide comfort, compassion and understanding.
More opportunities with Gentiva-Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice
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About Gentiva-Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice
Location:
2872 North Ridge Road, Suite 122, Wichita, KS 67205, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Gentiva-Heartland Hospice is to provide quality care to patients with a limited life expectancy, as well as support to their caregivers. The quality of life for those we serve is enhanced through palliative and specialized supportive care designed to meet the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patients and caregivers. Hospice care is provided by an interdisciplinary team utilizing an approach to the care delivered to patients either in their own home or extended care facility; working cooperatively with area health care providers and other community resources. Heartland Hospice strives to provide care to all who are eligible and need hospice care irrespective of ability to pay. Hospice care is a promise....a promise to patients who are facing the most difficult time of life, when choices seem few, and the patient and family situation is most fragile.
Description
As a Hospice volunteer, you will be orientated to the Hospice Program so you can understand our philosophy and goals. This will enable you to have the skills needed to assist patients and their families. You will not be asked to become a family counselor, just a non-judgmental listener and friend.
As a volunteer you will love the sense of self-satisfaction you will receive from bringing special pleasure to someone's life. You will enjoy learning from the vast experience and colorful life of our patients and their families.
Also, if you are a member of a special interest group (a choir, drama club, garden club, etc.) you may want to volunteer your group for a special project or activity. Become an integral part of the Heartland team by becoming a Heartland Hospice Volunteer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
90 mile radius of2872 North Ridge Road, Suitee 122Wichita, KS 67205
DATE POSTED
August 18, 2021
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- People Skills
- Veteran Care
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- It varies based on circumstances - usually 2 hours
- Compassionate, faith based, able to cope with the dying process