What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Hospice Patient Visitor (Alexandria, VA) position at CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES?
VOLUNTEER ~ Share Your Sunshine ~ Be a Friendly Visitor!
Share your sunshine by spending a little time visiting with patients who are often lonely and without the comfort of immediate family. Our patients benefit so much from warm smiles, pleasant conversations, and gentle hand holding. Our patients enjoy listening to music on your smart phone, being read to or just quiet visits with someone who thinks they matter. We provide free comprehensive training and support along your journey. Join our team!
Requirements:
- 18 years old.
- Able to commit for one year to our program.
- 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.
- Free Comprehensive Online training is personally enriching, focusing on personal death awareness and hospice philosophy. The training is a great resume add. For those that complete the training and honor their commitment, we offer a letter of recommendation!
- Those with recent family passings are advised to wait for a year before volunteering.
Why Constellation?
- Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported team
Qualifications:
Compassion