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Seeking community members to Volunteer with Sutter Hospice, Concord

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ORGANIZATION: Sutter Care at Home - Hospice https://www.sutterhealth.org/scah

Compassionate Heart and Hands

Are you a community member with the heart to service the hospice community along with our team... Are you looking for a great interactive experience? This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in becoming involved with caring for some one at the time when help, comfort and support is need the most. You will have the opportunity to at bedside with a fellow community member who is looking for companionship and someone to talk to. Playing music, reading and listening to a lifetime of stories are just some of the ways which our volunteers interact with the patients on our service.

To become a hospice volunteer at Sutter Hospice. The greatest gift one can offer is their time, caring nature and willingness to be present. Training and ongoing support are provided to all volunteers, so experience is not required. Volunteers are trained to enhance the overall goal of meeting the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of hospice patients and their families.

It's a great opportunity to serve while learning new skills and enhancing existing ones. Volunteers may stay with the patient to give the caregiver some time away or time to rest and they can be a caring companion and compassionate listener to both patients and families.


For more information on application and upcoming training, please contact:

Jorge DePaz
510 708-8397
jorge.depaz@sutterhealth.org

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About Sutter Care at Home - Hospice https://www.sutterhealth.org/scah

Location:

1025 Atlantic Ave, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, US

Mission Statement

Sutter Care at Home enhances the health and well being of the people in the communities we serve through a not-for-profit commitment to compassion and excellence in home-based services and products.

Description

To become a hospice volunteer at Sutter Care at Home the greatest gift you can offer is your time, your caring nature, and your willingness to listen. Training and ongoing support are provided to all volunteers, so experience is not required. It's a great opportunity to learn new skills and enhance existing ones. Volunteers are trained to enhance the overall goal of meeting the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of hospice patients and their families.

Volunteers may stay with the patient to give the caregiver some time away or time to rest and they can be a caring companion and compassionate listener to both patients and families. While volunteers cannot provide clinical or personal care, they may be able to assist with routine tasks and errands.

Requirements: Volunteers receive 24 hours of training, health clearance and a background check, and attend monthly educational meetings. They must work closely with Volunteer Program Coordinator as members of the hospice team.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

5099 Commercial CircleConcord, CA 94520

(38.020214,-122.03146)
 

DATE POSTED

November 5, 2024

SKILLS

  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • Patient Care
  • Healthcare
  • Hospice Care
  • Spiritual Healing
  • Veteran Care

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • We ask from 2 to 4 hours a week
  • Background check and required health screenings or immunizations

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