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Saratoga, CA 95070
Hospice of the Valley serves patients residing in Santa Clara County. Patients reside in their home or nursing facilities. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a doctor or nurse. You will have great exposure to the career you have chosen. Please note that this position doesn't provide hands on experience with patients. It does allow you to learn bedside manner, see the dying process and gives you exposure to the medical field. To become a hospice volunteer at Hospice of the Valley San Jose the greatest gift one can offer is their time, caring nature and willingness to be present. Training and ongoing support are provided to all volunteers, so experience is not required. Volunteers are trained to enhance the overall goal of meeting the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of hospice patients and their families. It's a great opportunity to serve while learning new skills and enhancing existing ones. Volunteers may stay with the patient to give the caregiver some time away or time to rest and they can be a caring companion and compassionate listener to both patients and families. For more information on application and upcoming training, please contact: Teri Brown, Volunteer Program Coordinator @ teri.brown@sutterhealth.org
Date Posted: 2024-03-22
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Concord, CA 94520
Sutter Hospice in Concord is seeking volunteers (must be at least 18) to visit those patients at the end of their life. Some patients may not have friends or family to visit them during this journey. Volunteering in Hospice is a very rewarding experience. Bringing smiles to patients is sure to bring smiles to you and a satisfaction that you truly are making a difference. To become a hospice volunteer at Hospice of the Valley the greatest gift you can offer is your time, your caring nature, and your willingness to listen. Volunteering can be as simple as sitting by the bedside, reading a book or running a quick errand for our patients and their family member. Training and ongoing support are provided to all volunteers, so experience is not required. Being a hospice volunteer is a great opportunity to practice compassion and discover your skills and learn new ones during the end-of-life care. Volunteers are trained to enhance the overall goal of meeting the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of hospice patients and their families. While volunteer cannot provide clinical or personal care, s/he can be a caring companion and compassionate listener to both patients and families. For additional information contact Jorge DePaz at: 510 708-8397 jorge.depaz@sutterhealth.org
Date Posted: 2024-02-13
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Roseville, CA 95661
Office volunteers are essential to the success of our organization. We are seeking those that are able to file and make copies, be organized, and assemble hundreds of packets for our patients and their families. Our office volunteers work closely with our office staff and management. Training will be provided.
Date Posted: 2024-04-24
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Flexible Schedule
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Yuba City, CA 95991
Sutter Care at Home-Sutter North Hospice is looking for compassionate individuals who are interested in volunteering with Sutter North Hospice. There are many opportunities to volunteer which include relieving a very tired caregiver, providing emotional support and companionship to the patient and/or caregiver, honoring our veterans, adult and child bereavement services - "Grief and Loss Groups", and volunteering in our office. Our office is located in Yuba City and we serve Yuba and Sutter Counties and portions of Butte, Placer and Plumas Counties. We also serve Colusa. No experience is required - we provide volunteers with thorough training and on-going support. The greatest gift you can offer is your time, your caring nature and your willingness to listen. Volunteer Requirements: Volunteers receive 16 hours of initial training. Potential volunteers must complete a background check, a physical and drug screen which are all provided through Sutter Health. Our volunteers are required to receive or show verification of an annual flu shot and Tuberculin skin test or blood test, provide immunization records or titers showing immunity to MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), Varicella and show proof of TDAP (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis). Sutter Health will provide health screening and any necessary tests or vaccinations. A minimum of 2-4 hours of volunteering per week and a 1-2 year commitment is required. Volunteers are a vital and important part of our hospice team. For more information on application and upcoming training, please contact: Kathleen Bozarth, Volunteer Program Specialist We Honor Veterans Champion Sutter Care at Home-Sutter North Hospice 400 Plumas Blvd. Suite 115 Yuba City, CA 95991 Office: (530) 749-3460 Email: Kathleen.Bozarth@sutterhealth.org
Date Posted: 2024-04-11
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Flexible Schedule
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Saratoga, CA 95070
Hospice of the Valley serves patients in Santa Clara County that live in their home or a nursing facility. The goal of hospice care is to provide comfort care to patients at the end of their life. Volunteers (must be at least 18) to visit those patients at the end of their life. Some patients may not have friends or family to visit them during this journey. Volunteering in Hospice is a very rewarding experience. Bringing smiles to patients is sure to bring smiles to you and a satisfaction that you truly are making a difference. To become a hospice volunteer at Hospice of the Valley the greatest gift you can offer is your time, your caring nature, and your willingness to listen. Volunteering can be as simple as sitting by the bedside, reading a book or running a quick errand for our patients and their family member. Training and ongoing support are provided to all volunteers, so experience is not required. Being a hospice volunteer is a great opportunity to practice compassion and discover your skills and learn new ones during the end-of-life care. Volunteers are trained to enhance the overall goal of meeting the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of hospice patients and their families. While volunteer cannot provide clinical or personal care, s/he can be a caring companion and compassionate listener to both patients and families. For additional information email teri.brown@sutterhealth.org
Date Posted: 2024-03-22
