Hospice Volunteer
Constellation Health Services’ Hospice program is looking for volunteers to visit patients who have terminal illnesses. Make a difference in your community, be part of the hospice team, and have a flexible volunteer schedule. A few hours a week can make a big difference to someone nearing the end of life!
Patient/Family Volunteer Description:
- Provide support for patient/family
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Provide respite for patient caregivers
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Provide companionship to patients
- Run errands for patients or caregivers
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Prepare meals for patients
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Perform light housekeeping
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Read to patients, play music, watch videos, listen to music, crafts, talk, quite companionship
Requirements:
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At least 18 years old.
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Able to commit for one year to our program.
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Able to commit to at least 4 hours per month
- Ability to listen deeply, interest in and compassion for others, good boundaries and self-care, and meet people where they’re at in energy and tone.
- Online training at your convenience takes 7-10 hours and is personally enriching, focusing on personal death awareness and hospice philosophy.
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No close death in the last year
Why Constellation?
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Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.
