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Make a Significant Difference to a Hospice Family
ORGANIZATION: Desert View Hospice
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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29 people are interested
Desert View Hospice, a premier hospice organization serving patients in the greater Inland Empire area, provides expertise, compassion, and care for our patients and their families as they face terminal illness. Our team of professionals helps improve quality of life by addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients. Through this interdisciplinary approach, we seek to comfort the heart, mind, and body.
As our growth continues, Desert View Hospice is seeking Volunteers in the Inland Empire area and Riverside County to make a personal difference with just a few hours a week it can enhance the quality of life for our patients, families, and caregivers.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary group amid various settings: home care; respite; inpatient, bereavement and/or administrative; office duties.
- Participates in general orientation.
- Serves the patient and family/caregiver under guidance of Volunteer Coordinator and Case Manager or as a part of the administrative team.
- Serves as substitute family/caregiver in the home performing activities that the volunteer has been prepared for and has agreed to perform. The volunteer may do homemaker chores, run errands, and provide respite care as well.
- Documents as educated and instructed maintaining confidentiality.
- Meets all health requirements set by Desert View Hospice.
- Provides availability on a regular basis and/or keeping with the patient and family/caregiver needs.
- Participates in volunteer support groups and/or educational in-services.
- Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Assignment of other duties (as needed) directed by the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Qualifications:
- Mature individual, supportive of the hospice concept, comfortable with his/her own spirituality and willing to serve others in a volunteer capacity.
- Successful completion of the hospice’s volunteer training and orientation program.
- Previous volunteer experience may be helpful.
- Ability to work within the interdisciplinary group.
- If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
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About Desert View Hospice
Location:
14338 Park Ave. #4, Victorville, CA 92392, US
Mission Statement
Life with Purpose and Dignity We strive to provide the most comfortable experience for our patients and their families during the end-of-life journey.
Description
Desert View Hospice helps our patients and families navigate the medical, emotional and spiritual aspects of end of life care- providing comfort and care during a challenging and difficult time. Our goals are to have an amazing pool of volunteers to match with our patients and families to provide everyone involved with an endearing meaningful experience that will be remembered always. There are no words to describe how significant the hospice journey can be. And to be granted the privilege of sharing that time with a vulnerable patient/family is a such a powerful honor. Desert View Hospice does hospice care- and only hospice care- to provide the best experience available for those in our charge. Volunteers provide care on their time schedule and within their comfort zone. Desert View Hospice asks that you be at least 21 years of age and able to drive to patient's homes (you will not be asked to transport patients or family members). Thank you for giving us your consideration.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
14338 Park AvenueVictorville, CA 92392
DATE POSTED
August 13, 2024
SKILLS
- Music Arts
- Photography
- Administrative Support
- Animal Therapy
- Painting
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training