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65 people are interested
Hospice volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Amedisys Hospice Care- Hackensack NJ
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65 people are interested
If you have a passion for caring for others and would love to make a difference in someone's life at end-of-life, consider becoming a Companionship volunteer. As a hospice volunteer you are an important part of our hospice team. You can help improve the quality of life for our patient's, their families, and caregivers. Companionship and socialization are important for the health of our patient’s. Making a difference in someone’s life at end-of-life, is a very wonderful and fulfilling experience.
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About Amedisys Hospice Care- Hackensack NJ
Location:
21 Main Street Suite 252, Hackensack, NJ 07601, US
Mission Statement
Amedisys Hospice Care is defined by its mission: To affirm life during its final stages by providing holistic compassionate care to patients and their families; by providing access to hospice care for underserved or difficult to serve populations; by wise and efficient use of available resources, and by educating the community in order to provide them with knowledge regarding end-of-life and hospice care around quality of life.
Description
For patients on hospice care, volunteers play an essential role. Whether they’re simply being present with a patient or helping behind the scenes, volunteers help create trusting bonds and meaningful memories for hospice patients and their loved ones. Just as volunteers are important to hospice patients, hospice patients make service work rewarding for volunteers. Hospice volunteers provide comfort, compassion and care for people as they near the end of life.
Volunteering Opportunities
-Remote Volunteering Opportunities
-Administrative: Support hospice office operations
-Bereavement: Support family members who have lost a loved one
-Direct Patient Support: Visit and support patients one-on-one.
-Veteran Volunteering: Take part in Veteran Pinning Ceremonies and other special opportunities to honor our Veterans
-Professional: Share a special skillset or credential you have with patients and families
-Pet Therapy: Licensed Pet Therapy Animals needed (Must provide proof of certificates/accreditation)
-Music: Sing directly to patients wherever they call "home"
For more information, please reach out to Amedisys Hospice Office in Hackensack NJ- (201) 342-6311
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Newark, NJ 07106
DATE POSTED
November 3, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Bereavement Support
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- we work with your schedule