Patient/Family Care Services

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ORGANIZATION: Bella Terra Hospice of the Desert

• 15 people are interested

1. Initiates and maintains contact with assigned patient/family.
2. Offers various forms of assistance, comfort measure, supportive services, including reading to and writing for patient, sitting at bedside, especially during dying process and caregiver relief for families.
3. Assists patients and families to cope with problems of terminal illness and death; helps them to express feelings and concerns.
4. Completes written reports of contact and submits to the Volunteer Coordinator.
5. Refers to the Volunteer Coordinator any immediate needs, problems or concerns.
6. Attends on-going education programs and peer support groups, as requested.
7. Continues to provide emotional support to family during bereavement as appropriate or recommend bereavement follow-up by others.