Hospice Volunteer Opportunity: Make a Difference in Someone's Life
ORGANIZATION: Haven Hospice, Inc.
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Hospice Volunteer Opportunity: Make a Difference in Someone’s Life
Are you compassionate, empathetic, and looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join our hospice care team as a volunteer and make a lasting impact in the lives of patients and their families.
Role Overview: As a hospice volunteer, you will provide companionship, emotional support, and practical assistance to patients facing the end of life. Whether you’re sitting with a patient, helping with light chores, or simply offering a listening ear, your presence will bring comfort and peace during a challenging time.
Key Responsibilities:
- - Companionship: Spend time with patients, engage in conversation, read to them, or simply be a comforting presence.
- - Practical Support: Assist with light housekeeping, meal preparation, or running errands.
- - Respite Care: Provide temporary relief to family caregivers by taking over care duties for a short period.
- - Emotional Support: Offer a compassionate and non-judgmental ear to both patients and their loved ones.
Requirements:
- - Willing to service the Palmdale and Lancaster area.(volunteers that live in the area are more than welcome.)
- - Compassion and Patience: A heart for service and a willingness to support those in need.
- - Training: Volunteers must complete our comprehensive training program to prepare for this role.
- - Commitment: A minimum commitment of a few hours per week is appreciated, though we are flexible to accommodate your schedule.
- - Background Check: All volunteers must undergo a background check to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients.
Why Volunteer with Us?
- - Make a Difference: Your time and care can profoundly affect the quality of life for our patients and their families.
- - Build Connections: Join a compassionate community of volunteers, staff, and caregivers.
- - Personal Growth: Gain a deeper understanding of end-of-life care and develop new skills through our training and ongoing support.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you feel called to support patients and their families during one of life’s most challenging times, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to learn more about this fulfilling volunteer opportunity. Phone number is (818) 339-4724 we would love to hear from you.
This ad aims to attract individuals who are motivated by the desire to help others, particularly in a hospice setting. It outlines the key aspects of the volunteer role while highlighting the emotional and personal rewards of the position.
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About Haven Hospice, Inc.
Location:
2605 1/2 W Beverly Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640, US
Mission Statement
Focus on patient comfort by providing patient needs such as medicine, skilled nursing, and spiritual necessities to ensure quality end-of-life care.
Description
Established in 2023, we have been servicing patients in Antelope Valley and the greater Los Angeles area. Our goal is to ensure our patients are comfortable based on their necessities and their hospice diagnosis. It is vital to us to seek out what patient needs are to ensure quality care.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Palmdale/Lancaster/Los Angeles, 93551
DATE POSTED
September 24, 2024
SKILLS
- Nursing
- Bereavement Support
- Case Work / Management
- Crisis Counseling
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- To be able to provide service for minimum of 3 months we are open to working with your schedule.