Victorian Order of Nurses
Site: Exeter
Service: Perth-Huron Branch - Palliative Care Volunteer Visiting
Record #: PER2164 | Last Modified: 01 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 01 Mar 2021 |
Description | |
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Description (Service) | COVID19 No in-home visits but are providing services to clients over the telephone. 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 and planned outings to provide relief for caregivers Bereavement Consultant offers bereavement follow-up visits, support groups and 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 | Amber Lord, Manager, Home and Community Care; Phone: 519-271-7991 ext 4232; Fax: 519-271-7612; Email: Amber.Lord@von.ca |
Alternate Executive | Debbie Taylor OT (Reg) Ont, MBA, Senior Manager; Phone: 519-271-7991 * 1-800-265-5176; Fax: 519-271-7612; Email: Debbie.Taylor@von.ca |