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Flexible Schedule
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Victorville, CA 92392
Are you an animal lover with a compassionate heart? Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in someone's life during their final journey? If so, we invite you to be a part of our extraordinary team as a Hospice Volunteer for our Pet Visitation Program! Desert View Hospice is dedicated to providing comfort and support to individuals during their end-of-life journey. Our Pet Visitation Program aims to bring joy, companionship, and unconditional love to our hospice patients through the company of furry friends. Make a meaningful impact on the lives of hospice patients and their families. Enhance the overall hospice experience through the power of animal companionship. Join a supportive and caring community dedicated to making a difference. Join us in creating memorable moments and providing solace to individuals on their end-of-life journey. Your furry friend's love and your compassionate presence can make all the difference! Contact us now!
Date Posted: 2024-09-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Victorville, CA 92392
Desert View Hospice, a premier hospice organization serving patients in the greater Inland Empire area, provides expertise, compassion, and care for our patients and their families as they face terminal illness. Our team of professionals helps improve quality of life by addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients. Through this interdisciplinary approach, we seek to comfort the heart, mind, and body. As our growth continues, Desert View Hospice is seeking Volunteers in the Inland Empire area and Riverside County to make a personal difference with just a few hours a week it can enhance the quality of life for our patients, families, and caregivers. Responsibilities: Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary group amid various settings: home care; respite; inpatient, bereavement and/or administrative; office duties. Participates in general orientation. Serves the patient and family/caregiver under guidance of Volunteer Coordinator and Case Manager or as a part of the administrative team. Serves as substitute family/caregiver in the home performing activities that the volunteer has been prepared for and has agreed to perform. The volunteer may do homemaker chores, run errands, and provide respite care as well. Documents as educated and instructed maintaining confidentiality. Meets all health requirements set by Desert View Hospice. Provides availability on a regular basis and/or keeping with the patient and family/caregiver needs. Participates in volunteer support groups and/or educational in-services. Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator. Assignment of other duties (as needed) directed by the Volunteer Coordinator. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Qualifications: Mature individual, supportive of the hospice concept, comfortable with his/her own spirituality and willing to serve others in a volunteer capacity. Successful completion of the hospice’s volunteer training and orientation program. Previous volunteer experience may be helpful. Ability to work within the interdisciplinary group. If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Date Posted: 2024-09-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Victorville, CA 92392
Desert View Hospice, a premier hospice organization serving patients in the greater Inland Empire area, provides expertise, compassion, and care for our patients and their families as they face terminal illnesses. Our team of professionals helps improve the quality of life by addressing our patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. We seek to comfort the heart, mind, and body through this interdisciplinary approach. Volunteers in a hospice office play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the facility and supporting the overall mission of hospice care. Here is an overview of what hospice office volunteering entails: Administrative Support: Volunteers assist with various administrative tasks such as sending birthday and bereavement letters and, helping with the organization of office documents and supplies, and managing paperwork. Patient and Family Support: While hospice office volunteers are not directly involved in patient care, they create a supportive environment for patients and their families. They may engage in activities such as preparing informational materials, organizing support groups, and assisting with communication between healthcare professionals and families. Event Coordination: Volunteers may help plan and organize events, workshops, or educational programs to provide resources and support for patients and their families. These events may include memorial services, holiday workshops, or community outreach programs like honoring veterans in nursing care facilities. Overall, hospice office volunteering offers individuals an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of those facing terminal illnesses by providing essential administrative support and fostering a compassionate and organized hospice care environment. Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing the overall experience for patients and their families during challenging times.
Date Posted: 2024-09-10