Kindred Home Care and Hospice (offices: Blue Bell and Trevose )

At the center of hospice is the belief that each of us has the right to die pain free, with dignity, and that our families will receive the necessary support to allow us to do so. 

Hospice care can take place in a variety of settings, wherever your loved one calls home. Our compassionate care provides the physical, emotional and spiritual resources needed to make the most of every moment, with the extraordinary service you expect. We understand your needs and goals, and support both in each step of your journey.

Hospice care may be right for your loved one when living with an end-stage illness, which has a six-month life expectancy, should the disease run its normal course. There are no limits on the amount of time you can receive hospice, but your physician must order the service once every six months to determine if our care is still appropriate. We will be glad to complete an assessment to help determine if hospice is a treatment option for your loved one. 

The benefits of hospice care are proven by research to support improved pain and symptom management. In fact, many families say they wish they had received hospice care sooner.

The benefit of hospice care is greatest when services are provided early enough within your loved one’s eligibility to:

• Maintain independence and take control of the illness or disease
• Complete important tasks
• Organize personal affairs
• Complete spiritual services

The hospice philosophy focuses on quality of life for those living with end-stage illnesses so they maintain as much comfort and dignity as possible. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and volunteers provides caring support for both the hospice recipient and his or her loved ones. We are always looking for new volunteers to join our team. Give your time, your talents and your heart by becoming one of our volunteers. 

Volunteers are an important part of the hospice philosophy. You are there to hold a hand and listen, read or write a letter, run errands or even help out in our office. 

Volunteers are there to step in when a family member needs a break, and are there for the family and friends after their loved one has passed away. No matter what your skills, talents or motivation, we have the opportunity for you to help.

What does it take to be a Kindred Hospice Volunteer?

• Care and concern for others
• Tolerance, flexibility and patience
• Maturity and self-understanding
• Good communication skills
• Confidentiality
• Empathy, sincerity and sensitivity
• Dependability
• Acceptance of moral and cultural differences
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to accept supervision and evaluation
• Be at least 16 years old
• Complete comprehensive hospice volunteer training
• Annual TB testing
• Submit to and pass a criminal background screening
• Submit to and pass a drug screening

There are no restrictions in regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, handicap or national origin.

Volunteers receive training appropriate to their respective volunteer position. Orientation and trainings are scheduled to fit your busy schedule.

We provide care all over the local area. As a volunteer, you can choose where, when and how to give your time!