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VETERAN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOSPICE - San Marcos
ORGANIZATION: Elara Caring
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1 person is interested
Elara Caring, one of the nation's largest providers of home-based and hospice care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life companionship to local hospice patients and their families.
We are officially accepting in-person VETERAN volunteers! This includes:
- Assist in replacing lost medals
- Assist Veterans in life review and life history
- Regular visits for socialization
- Education / Assistance with Veteran benefits
- Call or visit Veterans on Veterans Day
- Visit Veterans in their homes, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities or hospitals
- Veteran volunteers might consider wearing their uniform and take part in a Veteran Pinning ceremony
- And providing emotional support for a VETERAN as they navigate hospice care
Elara Caring Thanks you for your service and all that you have done for our country. Thank you for keeping our country safe and strong. You are very much honored and very much appreciated for all that you have done. Thank you for your courage and for putting your country first.
Hours are very flexible! You can choose from weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Typically, we ask you to donate an hour of your time once a week.
The onboarding process includes a background check, and TB test to maintain compliance with the TEXAS Department of Public Health.
For any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Misty Alva 210-517-6239
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About Elara Caring
Location:
300 Landa Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130, US
Mission Statement
We provide you the appropriate type of care wherever you call home. Our team’s understanding of a patient's health needs allows us to deliver proactive, customized care that improves quality of life and keeps you comfortable and safe at home. Elara Caring Hospice volunteers are compassionate, giving individuals from all walks of life who share the most precious gift they have - their time - to enhance the lives of others.
Description
Elara Caring is one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, with a footprint in the Northeast, Midwest and South. Elara brings together three award-winning organizations - Great Lakes Caring, National Home Health Care, and Jordan Health Services - into one transformational company, which provides the highest-quality comprehensive care continuum of personal care, skilled home health, hospice care and behavioral health.
Elara Caring leads patients through the post-acute care journey by providing the appropriate level of care, delivered wherever our patients call home. The company’s intimate understanding of its patients’ needs allows it to apply proprietary platforms to deliver proactive, customized care that improves quality of life and keeps patients in their homes.
The company, comprised of 35,000 caregivers serving over 60,000 patients and their families daily, in 225 locations across 16 states, is focused on providing patients with the right care, at the right time, in the right place.
CAUSE AREAS
People with Disabilities,
Seniors,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
San Marcos, TX 78666
(29.894283 ,-97.98109 )
DATE POSTED
September 10, 2024
SKILLS
- Bereavement Support
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours a month
- WE SERVE VETERANS