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Fenton, MO 63026
VITAS Healthcare is looking for kind and caring people to help terminally ill patients and their families- just by being there. Many of our patients live at home with family members or friends who rarely get the opportunity to leave the house since they are devoted to caring for their loved ones. Relief care (sitting with a patient while the caregiver takes a break) is one of our biggest volunteer needs. For caregivers, getting the opportunity to run an errand, go to the movies or a doctor’s appointment can renew their energy. This better equips them for the responsibilities of caregiving. We are currently looking for a Caregiver Relief volunteer with weekday availability to help with visiting a home patient in the Fenton area, 63026. Caregiver relief volunteers provide non-medical services for home patients while family members take a break. This volunteer opportunity would be for approximately 2 hours a week. VITAS Healthcare provides comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteering. Days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability. All Volunteer applicants in patient facing positions are required to have completed their COVID vaccinations prior to hire in order volunteer at VITAS. For more information, please contact Emily Jokerst at (314) 682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com You can also find out more on VITAS Healthcare at www.vitas.com
Date Posted: May 23, 2023
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St. Louis, MO 63146
VITAS Healthcare is looking for musicians who are able to devote some time for playing or singing for hospice patients living in long term care facilities. There are many locations and opportunities for Music volunteers to help out in the St. Louis and St. Charles areas. VITAS Music Volunteers help patients reconnect with feelings and memories that can bring about a sense of peace and happiness. VITAS provides training on hospice philosophy and how to work with people at the end of life. The musician provides the talent, compassion and time. Assignments are made according to the volunteer’s preferred time and location. Please note that a ll Volunteer applicants in patient facing positions are required to have completed their COVID vaccinations prior to hire in order volunteer at VITAS. In addition, must provide a copy of their COVID Vaccination card. Comprehensive Training and orientation for hospice volunteers is provided. Days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability. For more information, please contact Emily Jokerst at (314)682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@VITAS.com. You can also find out more at www.vitas.com
Date Posted: May 22, 2023
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Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Volunteers are critically important for visiting patients at the end of life that do not have family or friends that regularly visit. VITAS Healthcare is looking for Patient Volunteers to visit patients on hospice residing in nursing homes as well as their own homes located in the Maryland Heights, MO area 63043. Patient Care Volunteers offer companionship, play music and games, read to patients and help in other meaningful ways. Volunteers visit VITAS patients to provide specific, non- medical care through socialization and friendly visits. VITAS Healthcare provides comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteering on communication skills, family dynamics and how to make a positive difference for patients and their caregivers. The days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability. Any time you are able to contribute is greatly appreciated. Please note that all Volunteer applicants are required to have completed their COVID vaccinations prior to hire in order to volunteer at VITAS. For more information, please contact Emily at (314)682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com . For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services, visit https://vitas.com/volunteer.
Date Posted: May 22, 2023
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Festus, MO 63028
VITAS Healthcare is currently looking for Proactive Caller Volunteers. The purpose of these calls is to check in on hospice patients and caregivers to see how they are doing. Volunteers make calls directly from their homes and would contact patients and caregivers once a week. While The hours are flexible and we appreciate anytime you are able to contribute. Vitas Staff provide training and ongoing supervision to volunteers for the Proactive calls. In addition, VITAS provides Zoom trainings that gives detailed instructions and guidance for the Proactive Caller Volunteer program. This is an excellent opportunity for those working from home, retirees, college and medical students as well as those in nursing, social work or other healthcare related professions. Anyone wanting to make a difference from their own home is welcome to apply. Please note that all volunteer applicants are required to have their COVID vaccinations in order to volunteer at VITAS Healthcare. This volunteer opportunity is for Missouri and Illinois applicants only. This Proactive Call Volunteer project requires having a computer at home with internet access. It requires a strong attention to detail and great verbal communication skills when calling patients and caregivers. Strict encryption guidelines for HIPAA are in place to protect patient confidential information. Every VITAS Volunteer receives training in hospice philosophy, how to support patients/families, health/safety precautions and more. For more information, please contact Emily Jokerst at (314)682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com
Date Posted: May 22, 2023
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St. Louis, MO 63128
Volunteers are critically important for visiting patients at the end of life that do not have family or friends that regularly visit. VITAS Healthcare is looking for Patient Volunteers to visit patients on hospice residing in nursing homes as well as their own homes located in the South County area, 63128. This includes patients residing at Chestnut Rehab and Nursing home located at 10954 Kennerly Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128. Patient Care Volunteers offer companionship, play music and games, read to patients and help in other meaningful ways. Volunteers visit VITAS patients to provide specific, non- medical care through socialization and friendly visits. VITAS Healthcare provides comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteering on communication skills, family dynamics and how to make a positive difference for patients and their caregivers. The days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability. Any time you are able to contribute is greatly appreciated. Please note that all Volunteer applicants are required to have completed their COVID vaccinations prior to hire in order to volunteer at VITAS. For more information, please contact Emily at (314)682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com . For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services, visit https://vitas.com/volunteer.
Date Posted: May 23, 2023