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"Why am I still here?" Dealing with a life-limiting illness is often an isolating situation.

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ORGANIZATION: Enhabit Hospice

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It is not uncommon for patients at the end of life to have existential questions. They do not really expect you to have an answer to this. A simple way to respond to these type of questions would be to provide a reflective statement. "You’re wondering why you’re still here."

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About Enhabit Hospice

Location:

8201 E. 34th St. Cir, Bldg 1500, Suite 1503, Wichita, KS 67226, US

Mission Statement

The Enhabit Home Health & Hospice mission of providing A Better Way to Care is achieved every day by our committed employees and dedicated, experienced management teams.

Description

As one of the nation’s largest hospice providers, Enhabit is focused on providing dignity and comfort to patients at the end of life. Hospice is more than just symptom and pain management; it is a philosophy of care designed to treat every physical, spiritual and emotional need of a patient and their loved ones.




CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

67226

(37.76853,-97.21136)

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1-10 hours per month - you set your schedule
  • Be least 14 years old with adult volunteer Have experienced no significant personal loss in the past year Complete a criminal background check 2- step tuberculosis test paid for by Enhabit Complete an eight-hour hybrid orientation

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