Hospice Intern

Submitted by Katherine Jeffers on Wed, 09/12/2012 - 10:56am

LOCATION

450 N. Dobson Suite 108, Mesa AZ 85201 additional locations in the West and NE Valley
Mesa, , AZ 85201
See map: Google Maps

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Fingerprint/background clearance is required.
Training required which may significantly delay start of service hours or which needs to be completed prior to the start of the semester.

Interns will be required to attend a volunteer training/orientation, TB test and background check which Hospice of the Southwest will provide free of charge.

The orientation will last  2 days in which the intern will learn about the Hospice Philosphy, Communication Skills, Concepts of Death and Dying, Understanding the Disease Process and Physical Aspects of the Terminally Ill, Pain and Symptom Management, Professional Boundries.

The background check and tb test results will be completed within 48-72 hours. Student will be able to start service within 7 days of completion of orientation/tb/background check.

SCHEDULE OPTIONS

Semester availability

Fall
Spring
Summer

Service hours

Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Weekend

Available days/hours

7 days a week. Flexiable hours

REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS

Demonstrates, the following skill: interpersonal communication, a healthy adjustment to personal illness/loss/death, ability to unconditionally accept people as they are,sense of humor, a willingness to help others and aggreement to the hospice philosophy and the ability to serve as an active team member

CATEGORIES

Adults
Arts/Culture
Elderly
Health Services
Hospice
Marketing
Social Services

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Hospice of the Southwest

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

Duties

Hospice of the Southwest has internship opportunities in the East, West, North and Central Valley. Provides physical, psycho social and spirtual support to the Hospice client and family. Interns can visit with our patients for socialization, companioship, respite care. Interns can offer interactive music, read, provide spiritual comfort, and journal patients life journey to leave a legacy for loved ones. Be present by holding someones hand for comfort and support.

Interns may also help in community events, recruiting volunteers and marketing the Hospice philosphy.

Population served

Adult and elderly population with a terminal illness and a prognosis of 6 months or less to live.

Community need/impact

Hospice of the Southwest is to exceed the expectations of our clients and their family's by providing excellent care and to meet the Hospice care needs of patient and their loved ones.

Knowing they have  made a difference in someones life by providing comfort and dignity through physical, emotional and spirtual help.