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ORGANIZATION: Kansas Palliative and Hospice Care

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Veteran Volunteers have the unique ability to relate and connect with hospice patients who also have military experience. This relationship can create an environment where life review and healing may occur.

  • Volunteers are essential to the delivery of quality hospice care.
  • Veterans are a part of a distinct culture with their own common language and experience.
  • When Veterans interact, their common language and experience can form a strong relational bond.
The mutual trust and respect created between Veterans has proven to be supportive for all involved.

Some Veteran Volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to:

  • Reminiscing and telling life stories and assisting with making a record of these stories and events
  • Take part in Stand Down and other ceremonies and or distribute certificates for Veterans Day and other recognition events
  • Assist with planning and conducting the We Honor Vets program
  • Spending time with a patient
  • Assisting with household chores as requested

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About Kansas Palliative and Hospice Care

Location:

7171 W. 95th St., Suite 220, Overland Park, KS 66212, US

Mission Statement

Our mission ​​​​​​​​​is to assure the patients we serve have access to a program of care that enhances the quality of life for those facing the end of life including their families. Care is emphasized by providing physical, spiritual, and emotional support to appropriate persons without discrimination. This care is only possible because of our skilled team and generous volunteers. In addition, we are dedicated to the care of the community by education and living the example of honoring death until it occurs. We have the opportunity and obligation to listen and interpret so we can best improve the quality of life of our patients through exceeding their expectations and fulfilling their wishes.

Description

  • We are Midwest owned and operated. We make decisions locally. Our people live in the community we support.
  • Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care is one of the oldest hospice providers in the State of Kansas with its approval to provide Medicare hospice services originating in 1991. We provide care and support to patients and their families in seven counites which include Douglas, Franklin, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, and Wyandotte.
  • We are committed to exceeding industry standards. We recognize that each patient’s life experiences and spiritual beliefs have created a unique individual who deserves the finest care and emotional support, while honoring and respecting their needs and wishes. All while keeping care costs lower by striving to care for our patients and their caregivers at home.
  • Of all the benefits available to our patients we believe the hospice benefit is the most misunderstood. The benefits are incredible, the cost is negligible and yet the participation rate is low. We believe this is because of a fundamental misunderstanding of the program.

CAUSE AREAS

People with Disabilities
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
People with Disabilities, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

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WHERE

Kansas Palliative & Hospice CareShawnee, KS 66226

(39.004105,-94.85164)
 

SKILLS

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

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 or more hours a week.
  • . Veteran . Two- Step TB Test . Vaccinated for COVID-19 with or without Boosters . Annual Influenza Vaccine . Proof of Auto Insurance ***Exemption Forms to be Completed by a Physician are Available for Vaccines***

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