Hospice Complete

Organization Description: 

The goal of our hospice volunteer program is to enhance the quality of care delivered to each patient and family by supporting the professional hospice team members.

As a hospice volunteer, your contributions are immeasurable and we value your participation. Volunteers are only asked to perform job duties that they are most comfortable with. Opportunities available include:

Listening and supporting the patient and their family Reading or sitting with a patient for short periods of time Preparing meals Writing letters Observing and reporting to the hospice care team Acting as a liaison between hospice staff, the patient and their family Running errands Checking on patient and family by telephone Assisting with clerical office tasks Supporting community events like educational offerings, health fairs or fund raising

Location: 
7127 Gadsden Hwy
Trussville, AL 35173
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Mission Statement: 

Hospice Complete provides exceptional care and unparalleled service to patients and families who have placed their trust in us. Our multidisciplinary team of medical professionals embraces the philosophy of putting patient needs ahead of all else. Our patients receive compassionate, personalized care in the comfort of their homes along with:

Personalized care from specially trained hospice-certified nurses, staff and home health aides to assist with personal hygiene care; Palliative care services managed and directed by physician to manage pain and control symptoms; Medications, specialized therapies, and all durable medical equipment required for the terminal diagnosis; and Psychological, spiritual and grief support services to the patients and families as needed.

Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
Yes
Do you have a listing of your volunteer opportunities on your organization’s website?: 
No
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
Yes
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