Volunteers: The Lifeblood of Hospice Services
Volunteers are an important and integral part of Richmond County Hospice, Inc. We invite you to enjoy the personal satisfaction and rewards of helping others. Hold the hand of a patient, provide emotional support to a family member, or provide a break for a caregiver. You may help with reading, letter writing, or just become a companion. As a Hospice volunteer, you are an essential part of our organization, helping us to serve our patients with peace, comfort, and dignity.
For additional information, please contact Lisa Luckey, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator for Richmond County Hospice, Inc. at 910-997-4464.
Benefits of Volunteering:
Give back to your community
Do something good for others
Gain experience to add to your resume
Have fun
Learn about yourself
Types of Volunteers:
Patient Care
Office Support
Bereavement
VolunTeens (ages 13-18)
Events
Fundraisers
Church Groups
Internships
Special Projects
On Call Chaplain
Volunteers are needed to:
Provide companionship and emotional support to patients
Provide respite care for families and caregivers
Assist with clerical duties
Assist with events and fundraising in the community
“Volunteers comfort with their presence. One does not need to know all the right things to say, but the ability to just be present.”
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Richmond County Hospice Career Opportunities
"For most of us working in Hospice, it's so much more than just a job, it's a commitment to making an impact on the lives of the patient we care for and their families."
- Don Shumacher, Former President NHPCO
Richmond County Hospice is hiring for the following position:
HOSPICE AIDES: Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant (NAI or NAII)
Richmond County Hospice offers a unique opportunity to provide personal care and end of life support to individuals in their "home". RCH Hospice Aides carry a small caseload providing one on one direct care as a member of our interdisciplinary team. Hospice Aides assist patients with ADL's, light housekeeping, and provide companionship to their patients and families during their end of life journey.
We also have Hospice Aides at our Hospice Haven Inpatient Center. Hospice Aides at Hospice Haven work 12 hour shifts.
Please join our team as a full time Floater aide.
Our Retention rate for the last 3 years has been 96.5%+ average
How to Apply
Apply by completing our application (attach resume) on line at hr@rchospice.com, by mail, fax or in person at our only location 1119 US Hwy 1 N. Rockingham NC. Attention HR Dept. Fax (910) 997-4484.
RCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/EOE/V/D
We Always welcome Volunteers for Clerical and Patients duties