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Flexible Schedule
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Neosho, MO 64850
The Vigil Volunteer offers companionship, comfort and presence to patients during the time immediately prior to their death. Support can be provided to patients who have no family to be with them or to provide support and guidance to families and caregivers, helping to relieve the unknown; this may also include staff if the patient resides at a facility. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including being a calm presence, talking and listening to the family/ caregivers, or sharing silence. The Vigil Volunteer should express understanding of Hospice philosophy following appropriate training and be familiar with the dying process, i.e. recognize when death is imminent. He/ she will receive additional education/ training on anticipatory grief, empathetic presence, reflective listening, and the rights of the dying. He/ she must be a strong communicator, be comfortable around death and be able to maintain composure in stressful situations. He/ she must also be willing to be called for assignment on short-notice and have some flexibility with scheduling.
Date Posted: 2024-08-05
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Flexible Schedule
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Neosho, MO 64850
The Reiki Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by performing Reiki to facilitate the body’s "relaxation response". Provision of Reiki may promote a reduction in anxiety, muscle tension, or pain, and can promote wellness and a greater sense of well-being. The Reiki volunteer may only perform Reiki to the head, neck, shoulders, arms and below the groin. Visits may occur in the patient’s home or in a professional care setting. The Direct/ Companionship Reiki Volunteer once trained will be able to express an understanding of Hospice Philosophy and possess the ability to actively listen and communicate compassionately with patients, families and caregivers. He/ she must be certified as a Level I, Level II or Level III (Master) Reiki Practitioner and have at least 1-year active, certified experience.
Date Posted: 2024-08-05
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Flexible Schedule
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Aurora, MO 65605
A Hospice Music Volunteer is someone looking to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Through your musical talents you would provide relaxation and emotional/spiritual support to our patients and their families as they experience a life limiting illness, Direct/Companionship Music Volunteers have flexibility of going into local nursing homes, assisted living facilities &/or homes of our patients. Volunteers are highly trained & valued just like our employees. Training is provided at whatever level you find yourself. Maybe you're a retired Social Worker or RN, or you could have no caregiving background at all but are feeling drawn to this. We support our Volunteers on their journey just as we do our patients & their families.
Date Posted: 2024-08-05
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Flexible Schedule
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Goodman, MO 64843
A Hospice Companionship Volunteer is someone looking to make a positive impact in the lives of others. You would provide companionship, socialization, and/or emotional support to our patients and their families as they experience a life limiting illness. Direct/Companionship Volunteers have flexibility of going into local nursing homes, assisted living facilities &/or homes of our patients. Volunteers are highly trained & valued just like our employees. Training is provided at whatever level you find yourself. Maybe you're a retired Social Worker or RN, or you could have no caregiving background at all but are feeling drawn to this. We support our Volunteers on their journey just as we do our patients & their families.
Date Posted: 2024-08-05
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Flexible Schedule
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Neosho, MO 64850
The Administrative Volunteer provides support to office personnel through clerical and administrative functions. An Administrative volunteer may assist with answering telephones, filing, making copies, data entry or helping to create admission packets. An Administrative Volunteer might help with compiling and mailing Bereavement letters, sympathy cards or the planning of the Annual Memorial Service. The Administrative Volunteer should be flexible and have the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
Date Posted: 2024-08-05