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Published 5 months ago
Direct Care Volunteer
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Mount Vernon, OH
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
25
Cause Areas:
Seniors & Retirement
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
The Direct Care Volunteer must possess the ability to actively listen and communicate compassionately with patients, families, and caregivers at the end-of-life. He/she has the ability to work as a team with family members and hospice staff. He/she must have the ability to respect patient/family belief systems, emotional maturity and sensitivity. Must be dependable and have access to reliable transportation. He/ she must have an understanding of Hospice philosophy and goals, and be willing to participate in peer support/ continuing education meetings on a regular basis.
Activities can include:
- Sharing a story
- Holding a hand
- Sending a card
- Making Gifts
- Reading Singing
- Playing Games
- Run Errands
- Light House working
Veteran to Veteran Support needed.
Location
On-site
Gentiva Hospice
Mt Vernon, OH 43050, USA
Directions
Serving all Knox County Patients including, Mount Vernon, Fredericktown, Centerburg, Howard, Danville and Utica.
