A Friendly Volunteer visit reading to a home patient-VITAS Healthcare- St. Louis, MO 63121
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
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VITAS Healthcare is looking for a Patient Care Volunteer to visit a patient on hospice residing in his or her own home in the St. Louis area, 63121. This volunteer opportunity is specifically for visiting patients in their own homes and not long- term care facilities. Volunteers are critically important for visiting patients at the end of life that do not have family or friends that regularly visit. Patient Care Volunteers offer companionship, play music and games, read to patients, and help in other meaningful ways.
Volunteers visit VITAS patients to provide specific, non- medical care through socialization and friendly visits. VITAS Healthcare provides comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteering on communication skills, family dynamics and how to make a positive difference for patients and their caregivers. The days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability. Any time you can contribute is appreciated. This volunteer position would involve visiting a home patient around 1 to 2 hours a week. For more information, please contact Emily at (314)682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com . For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services, visit https://vitas.com/volunteer
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About VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
Location:
1801 Park 270 Drive, Suite 150, Saint Louis, MO 63146, US
Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative 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 patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. 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 patient and family care and offering support services in the office.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
9099 Natural Bridge RoadNormandy, MO 63121
(38.71892 ,-90.3296 )
DATE POSTED
August 13, 2024
SKILLS
- Reading / Writing
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Up to 2 hours a week
- Must be able to drive own car to volunteer locations and patients homes