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ORGANIZATION: Gentiva Hospice

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Gentiva Hospice is looking for Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteers to visit patients in their home, assisted living or skilled nursing facilities throughout Southern Indiana.

Our hospice program, "Vets Caring for Vets" need retired or active-duty military members who are willing to share some of their time to help support veterans who are terminally ill.

Veteran's share a comradery through military experiences that are unique to them. Volunteers will be trained to work directly with patients and families to provide services such as companionship, emotional support, socialization and respite for caregivers.

Task: Patient Support Volunteers for the "We Honor Veterans" program.

  • Location(s): Southern Indiana
  • Training: is provided by Gentiva Hospice and can be based on your…
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About Gentiva Hospice

Location:

391 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, IN 47130, US

Mission Statement

To provide exceptional care with empathy for our patients and their families so they may live with comfort, dignity and respect.

Description

Hospice care.
Hospice care is specially designed to comfort patients and family members when patients have reached a point in their lives where the priority of care turns to ensuring the patient is at ease, rather than curing the illness.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
Health & Medicine, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

The Southern Indiana AreaJeffersonville, IN 47130

(38.33257,-85.69485)

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Veteran Care
  • Patient Care
  • Hospice Care

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible!
  • Current driver's license and proof of insurance. Passing background check, drug screen and TB Skin Test.

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