Grinnell Regional Hospice will host a hospice
volunteer training for community members. This class is intended for people who
are interested in learning more about end of life issues and care. The training
will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, in GRMC’s Tomasek Conference
Center.
“Our training program prepares people on key issues
that a patient faces when nearing the end of life. Our intent is to help
individuals who will be caregivers or support caregivers for these individual,”
says Nicole Ver Meer, hospice volunteer coordinator. “Though there is no obligation to become an active
volunteer after completion of the course, we often have individuals who choose
to volunteer with our program. Volunteering for hospice fulfills such a huge
care and compassion role for both the patient and volunteer.”
Training speakers include JR Paulson, MD, medical
director; Sara Wray, RN patient care coordinator; Randy Svendsen, LBSW social
worker and Keith Morrison, chaplain.
There is no cost to attend this class. Lunch is
provided to all participants. Hospice does need reservations to ensure enough
materials and food. Please reserve a space by calling Nicole Ver Meer at
641-236-2418 or email at nvermeer@grmc.us. A class in the
fall is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27.
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