McLaren Homecare Group Hospice

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2815 S. Pennsylvania Ave Suite 4Lansing, MI 48910 United States

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http://www.mclaren.org

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Friendly Visitors

Flexible Schedule | Lansing, MI 48910

McLaren Hospice is looking for dedicated individuals who would like to make a difference in the lives of patients that are being faced with advanced illness. Training is provided and no medical experience is necessary. Services may include: Friendly visits with patient and/or family Listening to patient reminisce about their past Reading to patient Respite support for caregiver by sitting with patient while family takes a break Meal preparation/light housekeeping Assisting with running errands, letter writing Additionally, we are looking for volunteers with special talents such as: Trained therapy dogs Musically inclined and would like to share their musical gifts Aromatherapy training Massage Therapy Interest in clerical/office work Patients are located in Lansing and throughout the greater Lansing area including Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Mason, Williamston, Haslett, Dewitt, Grand Ledge, Portland and surrounding communities. Please contact Suzanne Maurer for more information at Suzanne.Maurer@mclaren.org or (517) 975-9915.

Date Posted: Sep 7, 2021
Share your Crafting Talents with Our Hospice Patients

Flexible Schedule | Lansing, MI 48910

McLaren Hospice is in search of individuals who are crafty and wish to share their creations with our patients. We would like to work with individuals or groups that love to crochet, knit, sew or quilt such things as: blankets, shawls, hats, booties and pillows. We are also looking for people who do scrapbooking, Cricut designs, making cards, holiday decorations and other crafts for our hospice patients. If you are a member of a group that does this type of thing or simply enjoy doing this on your own and would like to donate your creations to our patients, please contact Suzanne.Maurer@mclaren.org There is not a better way to let someone know that they are cared about then to give them a personal hand crafted gift or surprise!

Date Posted: Sep 7, 2021
Pet Care Program

Flexible Schedule | Lansing, MI 48910

McLaren Hospice is looking for dedicated individuals who would like to make a difference in the lives of patients that are being faced with advanced illness. Training is provided and no medical knowledge is necessary. We are seeking volunteers who have experience with dogs and/or cats, perhaps with a rescue or similar organization. Volunteers would be asked to help with the care of hospice patient's pets. Services may include: dog walking pet waste cleanup playing fetch transporting pet to the vet office assist with re-homing after pet parent passes away McLaren Hospice is an end of life program that provides care and comfort to a patient and their family, including the four legged members. Our goal is to assist patients to keep their pet by their side as long as they desire. Please contact Suzanne Maurer for more information at Suzanne.Maurer@mclaren.org or (517) 975-9915.

Date Posted: Sep 7, 2021
Vigil Volunteer

Flexible Schedule | Lansing, MI 48910

McLaren Hospice is looking for compassionate people to sit with our patients during the active dying process and to provide a caring presence at the bedside. Your presence during the last days of a hospice patient's life can help to provide a peaceful transition from life to death. A Vigil Volunteer may provide companionship by simply being present with the patient who is dying without family members or friends available. They may also provide support to family members sitting at the bedside of their loved one. Please contact Suzanne Maurer at Suzanne.Maurer@mclaren.org for more information.

Date Posted: Sep 7, 2021
Seeking Special Project Volunteers

Flexible Schedule | Lansing, MI 48910

McLaren Hospice is looking for compassionate, giving people who appreciate the small things in life and would like to show our hospice patients and their families the impact of small gestures. Some projects may include: Making cards for Holidays or special occassions Sewing pillows or blankets Letter correspondence Running errands for family Light duties around the house If this is something that you may be interested in please contact Suzanne Maurer at suzanne.maurer@mclaren.org for more information.

Date Posted: Sep 7, 2021

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Vision Statement: McLaren Hospice focuses on quality of life by supporting our patient's personal choices and experiences, controlling pain and discomfort, and always helping to maintain dignity. Mission Statement: McLaren Hospice is specialized care and knowledge for those nearing the end of their health care journey. Our focus is on the individual patient, while supporting caregivers, family and friends. McLaren Visiting Nurse and Hospice offers hope, comforting treatment, and help in guiding health care decisions that are very important to our patients and their loved ones.

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The McLaren Hospice Program is a special kind of care designed to provide support and comfort for people in the final phase of a terminal illness. Our hospice team provides services to meet the physical, spiritual, psychological, social and emotional needs of each patient and their family. We strive to enable patient's to carry on a pain free life and to manage other symptoms so that the last days with family and friends may be spent with as much dignity and quality of life as possible.

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