Wanted: Quiet Personalities for End of Life Care

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ORGANIZATION: Hillcrest Health Services

• 2 people are interested

Do you prefer to spend quiet time one-on-one, instead of in a group? Does you thrive in a calm, peaceful environment? It takes all types to care for our Hospice patients, and a quiet, gentle personality can be the perfect companion to help fulfill the end of life journey.

Our hospice volunteers provide non-medical assistance to both patient and family by:

• Providing compassionate non medical care
• Providing companionship
• Interaction and involvement in hobbies or activities
• Reading; Favorite books, current events or Scripture
• Writing; Journals, letters or memories to pass on to loved ones
• Healing Therapies; Pet Therapy and healing touch

Volunteers are also able to assist family members by:

• Providing a listening ear
• Giving the caregiver a needed break
• Peace of mind knowing your loved one has companionship

No experience necessary. End of Life Training and on-going education provided