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Friendly Visitor Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Affinity Care of Ohio

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Friendly Visitor Volunteer

Responsible to : Volunteer Coordinator

Works With: Patients and their families

Role

A friendly visitor is a compassionate soul who wants to serve the patient. They bring a compassionate presence that allows the patient and family to feel connected to their community. This flexible and person centered role allows for individual volunteers to bring their strengths and experiences to light, but no matter what their background, the gift of their presence is the most value.

Primary Responsibilities:

Compassionate presence for the patient and family

Assist patient in attending facility recreational activities

Support patient on their end of life journey as needed

Potential to provide light housekeeping if a home patient, or other services


Secondary Responsibilities

Simple documentation of the visit, form provided, to be submitted to the Volunteer Coordinator


Skills/Qualifications Needed

Compassion

Understanding

Patience

Flexibility


Desired Experience

A successful applicant will show a positive attitude towards patient care and be comfortable around individuals facing an end of life journey. Successful applicants are able to communicate their availability to the Volunteer Coordinator.


Time Commitment

One time a week, or once every other week is preferred, but availability is negotiable

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About Affinity Care of Ohio

Location:

7681 Tylers Place Blvd, West Chester, OH 45069, US

Mission Statement

"At 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 Affinity Health Management, we are constantly striving towards meeting the total needs of each of our patients. We provide skilled and compassionate care to all those in need, and work towards meeting the changing health care priorities of your loved ones through the development of specialized programs, services and facilities. We encourage individuality by focusing on the unique life circumstances of each of our patients. By providing your loved ones with comprehensive care, we ensure the dignity of all we serve, and act as a community resource for those in need of the services we provide. At Affinity, we genuinely care about the individuals placed in our care, and we do whatever we can to assist them in improving their quality of life.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
Seniors
Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Miamisburg, OH 45342

(39.612877,-84.248955)
 

SKILLS

  • Hospice Care

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • We will work around the Volunteer Schedule

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