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What is hospice? Why Volunteer?
ORGANIZATION: Enhabit Hospice
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What is hospice?
Doctors estimate that patients life expectancy is six months or less
Where is Hospice care provided?
Hospice care is provided in an assisted living, nursing home, hospital or in patients home
When is it time for hospice?
When the patient decides that thier goal is to live more comfortably rather than curing a life-threatening illness
Hospice Team
Hospice care is provided by an interdisciplinary team, the team focuses on the person, not the illness, as they coordinate patient care, clarify the goals of care and foster communication. Volunteer services assists the patient & families with a variety of needs.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteers are the heart of the hospice team, filling roles that range from direct contact with patients to providing clerical tasks. Medicare requires volunteers alongside their paid clinical and administrative staff.
Volunteer Roles
Companionship and human connection Depending on the patient’s and family’s needs, volunteers may help by sitting and talking, reading aloud, taking walks, writing letters, listening to music or therapeutic dog visits.
Respite and support for family members Volunteers may assist with shopping or light household chores or give family caregivers a chance to run errands or practice self-care. Volunteers also may help to care for a family pet.
Bereavement program support Volunteers work closely with the hospice’s bereavement support staff to visit/call the bereaved, assist with mailings & the annual memorial service.
Administrative assistance Volunteers with clerical skills can help with administrative duties in the hospice agency’s office.
Special services Barbers/beauticians offer volunteer their services. Volunteer musicians are welcome to perform. Assist with the We Honor Veterans Program.
READY TO VOLUNTEER?
Enhabit's Wichita office invites you to join our volunteer team! We serve Wichita & surrounding areas within a 60 mile radius.
We have a great team of volunteers & a volunteer coordinator who can help you get started on your volunteer journey today!! Please reach out to Enhabit!!
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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
Faith-Based,
Health & Medicine,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
67226
(37.76853 ,-97.21136 )
DATE POSTED
November 27, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer set own schedule
- In-person interview with volunteer coordinator, 2-step TB test at Wichita clinic, the orientation & drug test must be done at Wichita office, ongoing quarterly trainings, current auto insurance kept on file with office with volunteers name on policy