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Published 5 months ago
Nursing Home/Assisted Living Volunteer Visitors Needed!
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Ripley, TN
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
We will work with your schedule. Visits can be made on weekends as well.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Public Groups, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Background check, drug screen, TB skin test (all provided); Valid car insurance; Driver's license
Description
Gentiva Hospice is always looking for dedicated volunteers to provide companionship and emotional support to patients with life limiting conditions and their caregivers. Our patient reside in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the Dyer County area. How you serve and how often is completely up to you! Here are a few examples of how our facility volunteers serve:
- Engaging with our facility based hospice patients through any of the following:
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Provide a listening ear
- Encourage them to share life experiences
- Play games (card, board games, etc.)
- Watching TV with them
- Read to them
- Sing/play an instrument with them
NO medical experience is needed as volunteers DO NOT perform nursing duties or dispense medication. Please leave us your NAME, PHONE NUMBER, and EMAIL ADDRESS so we can get in touch with you as soon as possible to discuss the benefits of being a Gentiva volunteer!
Location
On-site
Ripley, Tennessee, US
