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Caring and being compassionate makes a difference! Come Volunteer!!

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice · Des Plaines, IL · 4 days ago
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About the organization

Residential Healthcare Group is on a mission to positively impact patients and their families and inspire a renewed sense of hope and confidence by providing exceptional home health, palliative, and hospice care. The organization is governed by core values in dealing with one another, patients, families, caregivers, partners, customers, and vendors. Exceptional care is delivered through a collaborative, team-based approach to care management, with a focus on educating patients and families and advocating for those in need to increase access to industry-leading services at every stage of the patient's journey.

About the role

Volunteers provide caring companionship to hospice patients and their loved ones. Regular visits offer respite and relief for caregivers, and patients enjoy passing time with a new visitor. The simple act of presence and companionship brings joy and comfort and is mutually rewarding.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Cannot accept court-ordered community service

Screening & onboarding process

Upon receiving a completed application, the following are required before visits can be scheduled:

  • Interview
  • Background check
  • Drug screening
  • Fingerprint screening
  • TB test

Support & training

  • Volunteer orientation provided
  • Supportive staff welcome volunteers to the team

Safety

Volunteer safety and satisfaction are the greatest concern; the organization adheres to all protocols necessary for protection and peace of mind.

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