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Tuck In Volunteer for Hospice

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ORGANIZATION: Affinity Care of Virginia

5 people are interested

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Tuck-In volunteers are available to contact patients/families either by phone or in person for the purpose of obtaining specific information that will assist in preparing patients for evenings or weekends. In addition, these volunteers provide emotional support as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Review request and assignment with referring case manager and/or volunteer manager.
Make telephone contact or visit patient location: home, inpatient facility, nursing home, group home, assisted living, etc.
Conduct assessment of needs.
Provide emotional support to patients/family as appropriate.
Provide case manager and/or volunteer coordinator with the information obtained.
Follow all policies and procedures for tuck-in services.
Understand limitations of the role of the volunteer in this capacity and refer to appropriate team members as necessary.
Initiate communication with appropriate staff when concerns arise.
Document all interventions according to policy.
Honor time commitment.

REQUIREMENTS:

A 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 hospices 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/ or organization requirements and is in good working order.

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About Affinity Care of Virginia

Location:

3736 Winterfield Road, Suite 202, Midlothian, VA 23113, US

Mission Statement

At Continuum Care Hospice and Affinity Health Management, we provide terminally ill patients and their loved ones with the support and care they require to live their lives comfortably. Our skilled hospice team is dedicated to helping our patients and their families maintain their dignity and quality of life. Our goal is to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort for the patient and to provide tools, information and support for the patient’s family so that they feel confident in the crucial decisions that come along with terminal illnesses. We provide ongoing care and support for our patients and their families for as long as it is needed.

Description

At Continuum Care Hospice and Affinity Health Management, we believe that every person deserves dignity and compassion when faced with a life-limiting illness. The unique combination of hospice and residential services that we offer allow for a seamless transition for your loved ones as their needs shift and change. Our professionally trained staff is there to help you and your family navigate the many care and service options available. At Affinity, every patient is viewed as a unique individual and is given an individualized plan provide them with the maximum level of care and comfort. All of our hospice team members are professional and compassionate, and guarantee that each patient is treated with the respect and love they deserve.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

714 Thimble Shoals BoulevardNewport News, VA 23606

(37.084545,-76.47291)

DATE POSTED

December 10, 2024

SKILLS

Administrative Support
Hospice Care
Veteran Care

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training

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