- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Companionship helps change the lives of our patients! (KCK)
ORGANIZATION: Ascend Hospice
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Come and be the face of compassion by sharing the gift of time, interaction, reading, writing, helping with activities, coloring, listening to music, and so much more. With only 1-2 hours a week or even a month you are changing the lives of others.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
- Companionship & Support Visits
- Alternative therapies (Reiki & Massage)
- Music as a comfort measure
- Certified Pet therapy
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About Ascend Hospice
Location:
4550 W. 109th St., Suite 210, Overland Park, KS 66211, US
Mission Statement
Ascend Hospice is dedicated to providing innovative, quality care and wellness to our communities to help them live better lives. By being a hospice volunteer, you can take great pride in knowing you’ve made a positive impact in someone’s life and in your community. From our teen volunteer program to comforting families during the final hours, Ascend Hospice offers opportunities for individuals ranging in age from teens to senior citizens.
Description
Ascend Hospice, formerly Care Alternatives, is committed to providing extremely exceptional care and services with integrity and compassion. Founded in 1995, Ascend Hospice is a nondenominational, multicultural hospice and palliative care provider built on the belief that hospice services should reflect the life we live - one lived fully and with dignity. With offices in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Missouri, California and Virginia, the company currently provides care for approximately 850 patients in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, hospitals and private homes. Dedicated to a holistic approach, Ascend Hospice’s expert interdisciplinary teams provide state-of-the art hospice care, including pain control and symptom management through holistic and traditional therapies, as well as emotional support for patients and families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2300 North 113th TerraceKansas City, KS 66109
DATE POSTED
August 8, 2024
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Just a few hours a month!
- Background check, Medical paperwork, and Volunteer Training...all provided by Ascend Hospice. Also, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.