Horizons Hospice, LLC

Cause Area

  • Crisis Support
  • Health & Medicine
  • Seniors
  • Veterans & Military Families
  • Women

Location

309 East Plank RoadSuite 100Altoona, PA 16602 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

Horizons Hospice, LLC is guided by a tradition of personal, clinical and technological excellence. We believe that serving patients in the community setting is the most important activity of the organization.

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care with compassion and respect for each person.

The organization’s programs and services will reflect its written mission as stated in this policy. Published statements will be available to personnel, patients, and the general public. These statements will be reviewed and revised as needed and approved by the governing body and least every 36 months. Horizons Hospice, LLC senior management personnel will continuously monitor employee performance to ensure it supports the organization’s mission.

Horizons Hospice, LLC is driven by the philosophy of commitment to our patients, leadership and excellence as defined below. We recognize the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs or each person. We strive to extend the highest level of courtesy and service to patients, families/caregivers, visitors, and each other.

We deliver the state-of-the-art hospice services with identified centers of excellence. We engage in a wide range of continuing education, clinical education, and other programs for professionals and the public.

We strive to create and environment of teamwork and participation, where, through continuous performance improvement, people pursue excellence and take pride in their work, the organization, and their personal development. We believe that the quality of our human resources - organization personnel, physicians, and volunteers - is the key to our continued success. We provide physicians an environment that fosters high quality diagnosis and treatment. We maintain financial viability through a cost-effective operation to meet the organization’s long-term commitment to the community.

Description

Why is Hospice a great place to volunteer?

  • You can make a difference in the lives of others
  • Team-oriented environment
  • Exciting assignments
  • Top-notch training
  • Supportive Staff
  • Opportunity to help others

Why should I be a Hospice volunteer?

  • You can help others as they go through the end of life process
  • Help Hospice staff
  • Be a companion to patients
  • You can provide emotional support to families
  • You can use your skills, gifts, talents and abilities to help someone in need

Overview

Horizons Hospice offers comprehensive training and orientation designed to meet the needs of all our volunteers:

  • Orientation
  • Training
  • Follow up, so you aren't alone
  • Assignments that suit your abilities and wishes
  • Flexible schedules for most positions
  • Positions for all age groups and ability levels
  • Share your experiences with others

Volunteer Opportunities

We have volunteer positions available in many areas and for all age groups

  • Patient/Family Volunteers
  • Teen Volunteers
  • Bereavement Volunteers
  • Student Volunteers
  • Office Volunteers

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