Hospice Companion
(Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth, Visiting Hospice Services)
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| Opportunity Details | ||||
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| Contact | Ange Huehnergard, Executive Assistant, Family Services Perth-Huron; Phone: 519-273-1020 * 1-800-268-0903; Fax: 519-273-6993; Email: ahuehnergard@fsph.ca | |||
| Duties | Duties include: companionship and emotional support simple comfort measures caregiver relief bereavement support | |||
| Benefits | Clients allow volunteers to be a part of their lives at a very personal time. Volunteers always gain more than they give from this relationship. | |||
| Clients | Anyone living with or dying from a life threatening illness, their family and caregivers. | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) | |||
| Areas of Interest | Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Friend / Penpal ; Games ; Hospice Care ; Social Interaction ; Telephone Communication | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Counseling & Support ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Communication skills required, as well as empathy, compassion, flexibility and a willingness to support others | |||
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) ; We ask for a commitment of one year or more | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one | |||
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week | |||
| Dates and Times | A mutually convenient time is arranged between the client and the volunteer. Various opportunities are available. | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Accessibility | Unknown ; Various locations. Volunteers visit clients within their home, retirement home or long term care facility | |||
| Location | Perth County | |||
| Number of Positions | Huron County ; Perth County 20 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Training is required ; 30 hour training program is mandatory for all volunteers | |||
| Transportation | Volunteer is responsible for own transportation. | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Liability Insurance | Available | |||
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| Organization Name | Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth, Visiting Hospice Services | |||
| Office Phone | 519-508-4900 | |||
| info@rotaryhospice.ca | ||||
| Website | www.rotaryhospice.ca/ | |||
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