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Direct Care Volunteer
Descripción
Descripción
The Direct Care Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients and families dealing with a terminal illness and end-of-life issues. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including the provision of companionship and socialization to patients, or offering respite to stressed caregivers. Direct Care Volunteers may also make tuck in calls to patients and families.
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.
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Join our team! Our Fairfax, VA office hosts periodic onboarding, trainings, and volunteer check-ins. We’re especially looking for volunteers in the Haymarket area who are ready to make a meaningful difference for patients in their own community.
Cómo participar como voluntario(a) en esta oportunidad
We take great care in preparing our volunteers. Our onboarding process, similar to employee training, lasts about 1–1.5 months to ensure you’re fully ready to support patients. We’ll explain everything during your initial phone interview, call 703-273-8693 to speak with a volunteer coordinator today.
