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Nursing Home Volunteers needed!

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ORGANIZATION: Gentiva Hospice

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Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in someone's life? We need a caring and empathetic volunteer to provide companionship to a hospice patients at different nursing homes within our service area. These patients would greatly benefit from having a warm and friendly presence a few days each week.


- Spend time with the patient, offering emotional support and companionship.
- Engage in activities that the patient enjoys, such as conversation, reading, or listening to music.
- Provide comfort and reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
- Respect the patient’s dignity and follow any specific guidelines provided by the nursing home.

Qualifications:
- A compassionate and patient demeanor.
- Good communication skills and a genuine desire to help.
- Availability for a few hours a day, several days a week.
- Experience with elderly or hospice care is helpful but not required.

Thank you for considering this chance to provide companionship and comfort to someone in need. Your support can make a significant difference in their life.

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About Gentiva Hospice

Location:

2550 Acton Rd, Ste 110, Birmingham, AL 35243, US

Mission Statement

To make a difference in the lives of our patients and families by working hand-in-hand throughout their journey. To lead the way in delivering clinical excellence, extraordinary service and compassionate hospice care.

Description

Hospice provides a family-oriented model of care designed to meet the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of patients in life's final transition. Kindred's Hospice services provide essential respite care for family caregivers while keeping the patient in a familiar and comfortable environment.

https://www.kindredhealthcare.com/resources/blog-kindred-spirit/2015/12/10/caregiver-corner-weaving-a-memoir-through-hospice-volunteer-support

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
People with Disabilities
Community, Health & Medicine, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

35266

SKILLS

  • Nursing
  • Patient Care
  • Healthcare
  • Hospice Care
  • Veteran Care
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours a week

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