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Volunteers Needed: Inpatient Hospice Center Volunteers: MacNeal Hospital
ORGANIZATION: AccentCare Hospice and Palliative Care- Illinois
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We are looking for volunteers to offer a supportive presence and socialization for our patients and families. You will make a difference by volunteering along our hospice staff in a variety of opportunities. In our Volunteer Orientation class you will understand some of the challenges that face our patients and families and learn interventions in how you can bring qualities of life and compassionate care to those in need. As an AccentCare hospice volunteer, you will learn about AccentCare philosophy of care, communicating with patients and families, family dynamics, spiritual care and the grief process.
Common activities our volunteers do with our patients include
- Reading to the patient
- Sharing stories
- Singing to the patient
- Sharing stories
- Taking walks or just getting the patient outside on a nice day
- Playing games
For additional information please contact:
Tracey Borysko, Manager of Volunteer Services: 800-570-8809; TraceyBorsko@accentcare.com
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About AccentCare Hospice and Palliative Care- Illinois
Location:
606 Potter Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: Honoring Life ~ Offering Hope Our Vision is to: • recognize that individuals and families are the true experts in their own care; • support our staff so they can put our patients and families first; • find creative solutions which add quality to life; • strive for excellence beyond accepted standards; • increase the community's awareness of hospice as part of the continuum of care.
Description
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care *formerly Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care engenders hope in the lives of its patients and their family members. We are here for you.
We are a community-based organization on an ongoing mission to find creative solutions which add quality to life. We believe firmly in the patient/family focus of hospice care, recognizing that individuals and families are the experts in their own care.
CAUSE AREAS
Crisis Support,
Faith-Based,
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
MacNeal Hospital3249 S Oak Park AveBerwyn, IL 60402
(41.83216 ,-87.79162 )
DATE POSTED
September 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Spiritual Healing
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Massage Therapy
- Hospice Care
- Bereavement Support
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hour shift per week