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Direct Patient Volunteer- Harlingen, TX (Flexible Scheduling!)

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ORGANIZATION: Amedisys Hospice Harligen

  • 29 people are interested
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Be a source of comfort and companionship to those in need.

We are looking for compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Patient Care Volunteers for hospice. This role provides invaluable non-medical support to patients living with a terminal illness, as well as their caregivers and families. Volunteers have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference through simple yet impactful acts of kindness and connection.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Offering companionship and a listening ear.
  • Engaging in social activities such as reading, playing games, or writing letters.
  • Providing caregiver relief so family members can rest or run errands.
  • Assisting with light household tasks, such as watering plants, walking pets, washing dishes, or emptying trash.

What to Expect:

  • Volunteers create their own schedules, with visits typically lasting up to 2 hours.
  • No medical background is needed-our volunteers do not perform any medical or personal care tasks (e.g., giving baths, assisting with medication, or transferring patients).

Why Volunteer with Us?

  • Make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and their loved ones.
  • Gain meaningful experiences and connections.
  • Enjoy the flexibility of creating your own schedule.

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About Amedisys Hospice Harligen

Location:

512 Victoria Lane, Harlingen, TX 78550, US

Mission Statement

We honor those we serve with compassionate home health, hospice, and personal care services that apply the highest quality clinical practices toward allowing our patients to maintain a sense of independence, quality of life and dignity.

Description

Amedisys is a leading provider of home healthcare and hospice services, focused on providing professional and personalized care for each and every patient in the comfort of his or her home. Our patients are the number one reason we are here and our commitment is to care for you or your loved ones as we would our own.

A hospice volunteer is a special part of the hospice team. If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of the terminally ill or those who are grieving by giving of your time to assist a patient, family member, or our office staff, then you have the qualities we're looking for in our volunteers. Volunteering includes making scrap books, blankets, cards, treats, reading, writing, visiting, and much much more.

New hospice volunteers participate in free training that provides information regarding the hospice philosophy of care.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

512 Victoria LaneHarlingen, TX 78550

(26.160269,-97.67202)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Bereavement Support
  • Hospice Care
  • Community Outreach
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Volunteer hours are totally up to what time the volunteer can give, and we respect that.

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