Veterans Needed to Visit with Vets on Hospice in Alameda County
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Do you have an hour or two per week to sit by the bedside of our Veteran patients, honor their service, or just be a compassionate presence? You can help them by listening to their stories, bringing meaning to the sacrifice they made to serve our country, and help them heal just by listening.No prior hospice experience is necessary. We provide you with training and ongoing support.Sutter Hospice is looking for military Veterans to join our We Honor Veterans Program, which recognizes the service and sacrifices of Veteran hospice patients. Volunteers visit hospice patients living in their homes, assisted living facilities or skilled nursing facilities to thank them for their service in our country's armed forces. These unique and profoundly meaningful visits are a way for us to honor patients and families for all they have given through their military service. Your presence creates space for Veterans at the end of life to share their experiences and connect with fellow Veterans who understand what it means to serve.Training and ongoing support are provided to all volunteers, so experience is not required. It's a great opportunity to serve the community while learning new skills and enhancing existing ones.Our requirements: Volunteers receive 6 hours of self-paced, online training - no hospice experience is necessary. Sutter will provide a health screening, background check and any necessary vaccinations. Volunteers work closely with Volunteer Program Coordinator as valued members of the multidisciplinary hospice team.For more information, call Jennifer Fisher (650)454-4372. Thank you!
About Sutter Care at Home - Hospice https://www.sutterhealth.org/scah
To become a hospice volunteer at Sutter Care at Home the greatest gift you can offer is your time, your caring nature, and your willingness to listen. Training and ongoing support are provided to all volunteers, so experience is not required. It's a great opportunity to learn new skills and enhance existing ones. Volunteers are trained to enhance the overall goal of meeting the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of hospice patients and their families.Volunteers may stay with the patient to give the caregiver some time away or time to rest and they can be a caring companion and compassionate listener to both patients and families. While volunteers cannot provide clinical or personal care, they may be able to assist with routine tasks and errands.Requirements: Volunteers receive 24 hours of training, health clearance and a background check, and attend monthly educational meetings. They must work closely with Volunteer Program Coordinator as members of the hospice team.
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