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Job description
The Care Team Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide support to our patients and sometimes their families. As a hospice volunteer, you play a crucial role in providing comfort and compassion during a challenging time.
Responsibilities may include:
Companionship: Reading books, playing music, playing cards, crafts, painting nails, going for walks, or attending facility events
Support: Engaging in conversations, empathetic listening, offering comfort, or simply sitting quietly, providing a reassuring presence
Caregiver Respite: Providing relief for family members and caregivers by staying with the patient, allowing them to take breaks, attend appointments, or tend to personal needs.
Volunteers do not to perform medical treatment of any kind.*
Training and Support:
Receive training in hospice care principles and ongoing support from our team to ensure you feel prepared and confident in your role.
Time Commitment:
Flexible hours to fit your schedule, typically a couple of hours a month. You choose the times that work best for you!
Requirements:
Background Check
TB Test
Must be at least 18
We also have opportunities for vigil volunteering, certified pet therapy, and veteran to veteran volunteering!
Worksite address
youngstown, OH, 44502, US
Who can apply
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