Heartland Hospice in Sedalia MO is seeking Companionship Visitor Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice
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Heartland Hospice offers volunteer opportunities for caring individuals who wish to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Here are some ways you can serve as a visitor volunteer:
- Companionship: Spending time with patients by offering a smile, holding their hand, sharing stories, listening, reading or singing.
- Caregiver Respite: Offering scheduled breaks for cargivers, allowing them to rest, manage personal tasks, or simply recharge.
- Veteran to Veteran Support: If you are a Veteran, you can support fellow service members during their end of life journey.
As a Companionship Visitor Volunteer, you will be given choices as to how much and what types of activities you want to do. Volunteers have flexibility; the opportunities may be once monthly to once weekly depending on your availability.
Our patients reside in private homes, local nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. Some examples of typical volunteer duties are:
- Listening to a patient's concerns
- Being a comforting and supportive presence
- Engaging in the patient's hobbies
- Running errands or doing light housekeeping for those receiving hospice acare at home
- Providing time for the caregiver to take care of her/himself
Our volunteers are "hands off" and no medical training is required; all you need is a compassionate heart! To ensure our volunteers feel comfortable with their tasks, Heartland Hospice provides training covering grief counseling, emotional support and end of life care.
Put your time and talent to wonderful use by lending a helping hand and making an impact in your community! Your gift of time provides immeasurable rewards!
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About Heartland Hospice
Location:
601 W Nursery St, Butler, MO 64730, US
Mission Statement
To honor life and offer compassion to individuals and their families when facing a life-limiting illness.
Description
We are committed to clinical excellence in hospice care. We see each individual as more than a patient, they are family. Our skilled professionals and volunteers design an all-encompassing program, customized to each patient. We address not only the physical needs, but also the emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Our hospice team provides compassionate care for individuals and their families when life matters most.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Pettis, Benton, Saline, Carroll, Howard, BooneSedalia, Columbia, Otterville, Warsaw, BucknerStover, Edwards, Lincoln, MO 65301
DATE POSTED
July 12, 2024
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexibility is yours!
- Completed training/onboarding prior to visits