Direct Patient Interaction
ORGANIZATION: Enhabit Hospice
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Direct Patient Interaction
These hospice volunteers interact directly with patients. They travel to the patient’s home, nursing home or long-term care facility and help by:
- Spending time and being present with the patient
- Reading or playing soothing music
- Playing games like cards or board games
- Writing legacy letters with the patient
- Cooking meals
- Doing light household chores
- Providing respite so family caregivers can take a break
- Drawing on special skills such as providing haircuts or manicures, playing an instrument or creating art projects
- Better mental and physical health
- More life satisfaction
- Higher self-esteem
- Fewer symptoms of depression
- Increased life expectancy
- Improved sense of well-being
The work can be emotional, our hospice volunteers make a real impact. Please reach out to Enhabit today to schedule an interview with our volunteer coordinator to learn more, we would love to have you on our team!
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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
WHEN
WHERE
67226
DATE POSTED
November 13, 2024
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- set your own schedule
- 2 step TB test, drug screen, interview in person in the Wichita office and ongoing training.