Lehigh Valley Hospice

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2024 Lehigh StSuite 100ALLENTOWN, PA 18103 United States

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Lehigh Valley Hospice Volunteer

Flexible Schedule | Allentown, PA 18103

Volunteering at Lehigh Valley Hospice is a rewarding way to enhance the lives of hospice patients and their families. Hospice volunteer are part of a very special team of people who serve patients receiving end-of-life care and their families, working together to preserve dignity and quality of life. We are looking for people just like you! There are many ways you can support our hospice team. Some of the assignments include: Direct patient interaction Provide companionship to the patient Respite for the primary caregivers Writing legacy letters for patient Assist with errands or complete "light" household tasks Vet to Vet support Support our onsite inpatient unit at Lehigh Valley 17 th street location Pet therapy volunteers Bereavement support Making phone calls to check on bereaved families Helping with grief and loss support groups Administrative Clerical help for the Hospice office All volunteers receive specialized training at the end of their onboarding. The courses are through our online portal or taught by hospice personnel. These trainings review the comprehension of hospice and palliative care, patient/family rights, stages of death and dying, spiritual considerations, safety precautions and HIPAA regulations and the roles of our interdisciplinary team

Date Posted: 2024-11-15
Pet Peace of Mind for Lehigh Valley Hospice Patients

Flexible Schedule | Allentown, PA 18103

Lehigh Valley Hospice Volunteer Program is "em- barking" on a new program for our patients’ pets. It is called Pet Peace Of Mind which is a national initiative. It is designed to assist patients and families with the care of their beloved pets at a time when they are least able to provide for them. Such duties include fulfilling pet care needs, keeping food supplies in place, waste pick up/litter box cleaning, arranging pets to veterinary appointments, grooming services, temporary boarding in emergency situations, and eventually helping to re-home the pet. Qualifications: Must understand dynamics of pet ownership including basic pet responsibility and health care. A strong background in animal handling (different breeds of dogs and cats) experience is highly desirable. The ideal candidate may be someone who has volunteered at a shelter or worked in the veterinary field. You MUST Complete regular hospice volunteer training as mandated by Medicare. Also must complete all background checks.

Date Posted: 2024-11-15
End of Life Doula for Lehigh Valley Hospice

Flexible Schedule | Allentown, PA 18103

Have you been told that you are a great listener, that you bring peace and comfort to those who are with you? Have you been seeking a meaningful way to use this very special ability? If so, then consider talking with us about becoming a Hospice End of Life Doula Volunteer. Receive specialized end of life training (4 days) and work with the LVHN hospice team to bring quality of life to those individuals who are seeking something a little different. Prerequisite is hospice volunteer training and the full screening process with background checks. IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT TAMMY HIESTAND, HOSPICE DOULA COORDINATOR Tammy.Hiestand@LVHN.org or 484-241-5186.

Date Posted: 2024-11-15

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Lehigh Valley Hospice Mission is to provide care, comfort and support to terminally ill patients and their families.

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Lehigh Valley Hospice Volunteers serve as integral members of the team, sharing their time by using their skills and interests to provide comfort to the patients and families that we serve.

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