Victorian Order of Nurses
Site: Exeter
Service: Perth-Huron Branch - Palliative Care Volunteer Visiting
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PER2164 | Last Modified: 13 Dec 2018 | Last Full Update: 13 Dec 2018 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Volunteers support individuals facing a life threatening illness and those who are bereaved * in home, hospital, retirement home or long term care facility Screened and trained volunteers are matched with clients on a one-to-one basis * offer companionship, encourage client interests/activities * planned outings and relief for caregivers Bereavement Consultant offers bereavement follow-up visits * support groups, resources |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Program Coordinator available Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Answering machine available during off hours * Messages checked daily |
| Areas Served | Bluewater ; Exeter ; Grand Bend ; South Huron |
| Eligibility | Individuals facing a life threatening illness or suffering from bereavement |
| Application | Call for more information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Exeter |
| Address & Map | Jessica's House Residential Hospice 70776 London Rd Exeter, ON N0M 1S1 |
| Intersection | London Rd and Norwood Village |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-235-2510 |
| Fax | 519-235-3298 |
| kim.winbow@von.ca | |
| Website | www.von.ca/en/site/perth |
| Primary Contact | Kim Winbow, Program Coordinator; Email: kim.winbow@von.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jay Bodrog, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 519-291-5898 ext 4337 * 1-800-265-5176 ext 4237; Fax: 519-291-3141; Email: jay.bodrog@von.ca |
| Primary Executive | Rachel Smith, Manager, Home and Community Care; Phone: 519-271-7991 ext 4232; Fax: 519-271-7612; Email: Rachel.Smith@von.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Hardeep Sadra OT (Reg) Ont, MBA, Senior Manager; Phone: 519-271-7991 * 1-800-265-5176; Fax: 519-271-7612; Email: Hardeep.sadra@von.ca |