Organization
Providence ElderPlace

Supporting an Elderly Person who is Grieving.

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Kent, WA

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

Remote

Recruiting now

Kent, WA 98032

About this Opportunity

Providence Elder Place is an innovative program of services for older adults. Providence Elder Place helps older adults remain as healthy and independent as possible in the community for as long as possible.

Whether its a close friend, spouse, partner, parent, child, or other relative, few things are as painful as losing someone you love.

We are seeking volunteers who can support our elder community who are grieving a recent loss of a loved one.

An elderlys older sister passed away recently, 2023. Participant was very close with sister before her passing. They spoke often via telephone. Participant is the last one remaining from sibling set, going through a significant decline in social interaction and communal engagement. Also has been eating in her room additionally, loss of interest in hobbies.

Give as little as an hour a week, flexible schedule, weekday, weekends, afternoons/or anything that works for you and your accompanying senior.

No Prior experience required, Training and education provided.

You dont have to do this alone, bring a buddy with you.

  • Feel comfortable interacting with people at different cognitive levels.
  • Be a good listener.
  • Dependable
  • 16 + years of age

Compassion, dignity, justice, excellence, integrity.

Our vision

Health for a better world

Our promise

Know me, care for me, ease my way.

Skills/Interests

  • Caregiving
  • Mentoring