Nonprofit
Published 22 days ago
GIP Volunteer - Hospice Patient Visitor at Chester County Hospital
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near West Chester, PA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Commitment Details:
minimum of 2hrs per week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
MMR/Varicella Vaccines, Annual PPD test and Flu Shot
Description
When an individual is faced with their end of life decisions, there are several thoughts and feelings they experience. Some can be of fear, others of relief. The purpose of a hospice team is to support each patient and their family where they are at. This team is comprised of medical and psychosocial staff, spiritual clinicians and volunteers. The role of the volunteer is pivotal to providing a well-rounded approach to end of life care. As a patient visitor you would provide companionship and quiet presence to hospice patients hospitalized in the General Inpatient unit (GIP) for pain and symptom management.
For consideration, please contact the Volunteer Department at PMatHomeVolunteerDepartment@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Location
On-site
701 East Marshall Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, US
