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Flexible Schedule
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Anniston, AL 36201
Alabama Hospice Care of East Alabama pairs veteran hospice patients with veteran volunteers. Sharing common military experiences, our volunteers possess a unique ability to relate to and connect with fellow veterans, providing the compassionate support and service they rightfully deserve. A NEW OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE Veteran volunteers offer both direct and indirect patient support. Activities include: - Sitting, reminiscing, or reading with patients - Writing letters - Watching television or listening to music - Participating in veteran recognition ceremonies - Performing light house or yard work - Walking dogs - Assisting in the replacement of lost military awards - Providing check-in calls As end-of-life care specialists and proud partners of the "We Honor Veterans" program, our Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program equips volunteers with the necessary training to support military service veterans and their families with in-home hospice care. To make a significant impact on the life of a hospice veteran, please contact us today. Alabama Hospice Care of East Alabama, part of the LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. Offering home health, hospice care, long-term acute care, and community-based services, we provide high-quality, cost-effective care that enables patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems across the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care at home. LHC Group is chosen by more hospitals, physicians, and families because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
Date Posted: 2024-06-05
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Flexible Schedule
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Anniston, AL 36201
The volunteer plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of care delivered to the patient and family through patient/family care activities or administrative activities that support the hospice agencys goal of quality patient/family care. Alabama Hospice Care of East Alabama, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people. RESPONSIBILITIES Provides assistance to the hospice program and/or patient/family in accordance with designated activities. Provides input into the Plan of care and Interdisciplinary Group meetings as applicable. Accurately documents services provided as trained and instructed by the hospice agency. Maintains strict patient confidentiality Communicates any changes in the patients status or observations to assigned supervisor and/or Administrator. Attends at least four (4) in-services per year. Participates in community outreach projects for the agency. Bereavement Volunteer: knowledge of the death and dying process; interacts with family in a caring and compassionate manner; assists with arrangements after death; assists with agency memorial services or activities; assists with community education on end-of-life issues. Patient Care Volunteer: records accurate, legible, timely, and objective documentation of each patient/family encounter; schedules regular visits with patient/family as designated in the Plan of Care; provides respite care for family; attends IDG for updating of Plan of Care as appropriate; communicates any changes or observations to assigned supervisor and Administrator. Administrative Volunteer: completes all assignments in a timely manner; paperwork is neat, thorough, and legible. QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Less than 6 months Education Requirements Volunteers who provide patient care and support services according to their experience, training and education must be in compliance with agency policies and under the supervision of an agency employee. Experience Requirements Experience in working with people and willing to serve others. Skill Requirements Mature, non-judgmental, caring, people-oriented individual who is supportive of the hospice concept of care. Completes Volunteer Training Program. Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.
Date Posted: 2024-06-05
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Flexible Schedule
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Anniston, AL 36201
Alabama Hospice Care of East Alabama is seeking volunteers for our Pet Peace of Mind program. Volunteers in this program assist our patients in keeping their pets by their side for as long as possible. They provide support by walking dogs, caring for cats, arranging trips to the vet or groomer, and offering general companionship. Additionally, we are looking for donations of pet food, carriers, blankets, and toys. The Pet Peace of Mind program ensures that patients can complete their end-of-life journey without concern for their pet's immediate or future well-being. It offers volunteer pet care services for patients who are unable to look after their pets during hospice care. These services range from supplying pet food to facilitating pet transportation to veterinary visits, fostering, adoption, and more. Established in 2009, Pet Peace of Mind is the sole national nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of hospice and palliative care patients by maintaining a nationwide support network for their beloved pets. Based in Salem, OR, Pet Peace of Mind provides its services to hospices, home healthcare agencies, and hospitals across the nation. Danielle M. Almaroad, BSN, RN, Executive Director of Alabama Hospice Care of East Alabama, stated, "We initiated Pet Peace of Mind to ensure that our patients have the comfort of knowing their pets will be well cared for. We aim to alleviate their concerns about their pets' current or future needs through our volunteer program. Navigating transitions is tough, and this program is one of the many ways we support and offer resources to our community. Our focus is on helping people." You can contribute to this cause by volunteering to support the bond between patients and their pets during their hospice care as a PPOM Volunteer.
Date Posted: 2024-06-05
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Flexible Schedule
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Anniston, AL 36201
Alabama Hospice Care of East Alabama is seeking Administrative Volunteers to help develop our Pet Peace of Mind and We Honor Veterans programs. The volunteer plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of care delivered to the patient and family through patient/family care activities or administrative activities that support the hospice agencys goal of quality patient/family care. Alabama Hospice Care of East Alabama, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people. RESPONSIBILITIES Provides assistance to the hospice program in accordance with designated activities. Accurately documents services provided as trained and instructed by the hospice agency. Maintains strict patient confidentiality Communicates any changes in the patients status or observations to assigned supervisor and/or Administrator. Attends at least four (4) in-services per year. Administrative Volunteer: completes all assignments in a timely manner; paperwork is neat, thorough, and legible.
Date Posted: 2024-06-05
