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Hospice Care Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZATION: Aviant Hospice
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3 people are interested
Project Details
Hospice care volunteers perform many important duties. Whether providing companionship in a patient’s home, greeting guests at an inpatient center, assisting with a special event, or handling other meaningful tasks - volunteers play a vital role that enables the hospice to more fully meet the community’s needs.
Here are some ways to get involved:
- Patient/Family Support Volunteers visit patients and families in their home, or long-term care facility. Volunteers provide companionship to both patient and family caregivers. They’re a caring, friendly face for chatting, reading, playing games, watching TV, listening to music, and sharing stories. Volunteer visits also offer respite to the family caregiver to take a break from caregiving.
- Vigil Volunteers provide a supportive presence during a patient’s final hours. They offer a beautiful final gift of peace and solace to those they serve. Vigil Volunteers may hold the person’s hand, speak or read to them, play the person’s favorite music, or simply be a comforting presence at the bedside.
- Vet-to-Vet Volunteers provide support from military veterans to veteran patients. Veterans often appreciate contact with another vet - someone who personally experienced the culture of military service - even if they served during a different time or place. Aviant provides thorough training, so volunteers feel comfortable and prepared for this rewarding service for their fellow vets.
- Pet Therapy Volunteers provide direct support to patients through visits with their already-certified therapy dogs.
- Music Performers or therapy share the gift of music with patients and their friends living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. These hospice volunteers must be comfortable performing for groups and provide their own instruments (if applicable).
More opportunities with Aviant Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Aviant Hospice
Location:
2430 W Ray Rd, Suite 3, Chandler, AZ 85224, US
Mission Statement
The Aviant Healthcare philosophy is built upon a single focus. We CARE. This effort has become the foundation of our organization’s culture - who we are, how we interact with patients and each other, and what we aspire to achieve as we continue to increase the number of individuals and families we touch through their end-of-life journeys. Our team members are committed to becoming the difference in our patient’s lives, the community’s collective lives, and the entire healthcare industry. We believe in the magic that is created when passion, leadership and purpose converge to create a positive environment whereby our patients and their families - are the prime beneficiaries.
Description
Our hospice team focuses on providing care and compassion for our patients and their families. Services include:
- Support available 24/7 with dedicated weekend and on call teams
- Highly skilled nursing care with an emphasis on pain control and symptom management
- Services offered at home, in a nursing home, and other similar facilities
- All medications used to relieve symptoms, medical supplies, and equipment
- Volunteer companionship, transportation, errands, or more importantly "just being there"
- Short inpatient respite care when the caregiver needs relief
- Licensed Social Workers offer emotional support and assistance with financial/legal concerns
- Spiritual support by non-denominational Chaplains
- Bereavement and follow up support for 13 months after the death and longer if needed
- Grief classes, individual/group counseling, crisis support, & other community based educational programs
In the majority of situations, 100% of hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private healthcare insurance. If a patient is uninsured or underinsured, Aviant may be able to identify methods and resources to cover the shortfall for eligible patients.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Seniors,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Chandler, AZ 85224
(33.32603 ,-111.87475 )
DATE POSTED
November 4, 2024
SKILLS
- Music Arts
- Theater Arts
- Administrative Support
- Hospice Care
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- 3-5 hours a month
- TB Test Background Check