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A Hospice Patient Pampering Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of San Diego

  • 11 people are interested
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Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients facing the end of life? VITAS Healthcare is seeking compassionate hospice volunteers to be a part of our new VITAS Individualized Pampering (VIP) Program, providing personalized spa-like services and engaging mental activities that bring comfort and joy.

All volunteers are required to attend a 1 hr Zoom from home AND a comprehensive in-person orientation to gain the knowledge you will need to work with terminally ill patients. TB screen and background check are also required and are provided by VITAS. Zoom orientation held 3x per month and in-person orientation every other month.

Upcoming New Volunteer Orientation:…

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About VITAS Healthcare of San Diego

Location:

9655 Granite Ridge Dr., Ste. 300, San Diego, CA 92123, US

Mission Statement

VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative Hospice program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of those under our care. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.

Description

Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical support to hospice patients and their family or offering support services in the office. We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals to volunteer for our patients in their homes or in nursing facilities in your community throughout San Diego County.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
Seniors
Women
Health & Medicine, Seniors, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
Weekdays - Daytime
Weekend - Daytime

WHERE

Nursing Home/Assisted Livings in YOUR communityAssignments made within 15 miles of your homeThroughout San Diego County, CA 92123

(32.810253,-117.132355)

SKILLS

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

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • At least one visit per week up to as many days as you would like. Most visits are 30-60 min. 6 month minimum commitment highly encouraged
  • Background Screening, TB Screen, Health Screen Questionnaire, Hep B Vaccine offered (not mandatory). All requirements covered by VITAS

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