Bridging the Gap: Our Care Companion Program
The Resilient Haven Society's Care Companion Program
Our program pioneers a path towards improved patient outcomes. By merging specialized training with dedicated volunteers, we provide essential companionship without entering physical care realms. Our approach is rooted in evidence, emphasizing the vital roles of vigilant companionship and effective communication with medical teams. Our goal is to amplify patient experiences through mindful care.
Role of Care Companions
- Trained comprehensively by us, Care Companions provide emotional support to patients.
- Their presence eases feelings of loneliness, anxiety, or isolation supporting the interdisciplinary teams care.
- They engage, actively listen, and cultivate a compassionate environment for all.
Advocacy and Alertness
- Care Companions are also patient advocates, understanding each patient's unique situation.
- They act promptly when a patient cannot communicate needs, ensuring swift medical staff intervention.
Emphasizing Genuine Connection
- We believe in genuine human connection. This program transcends the traditional healthcare model, stressing the significance of emotional well-being to improve patient experiences.
Care Companion Pilot Program
Care Companion Volunteer Pilot Program Objective
Targeted for older adult patients, our program seeks to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation during hospital stays, aiming to uplift their overall experience.
Core Features:
- Training: Rigorous selection and training processes ensure volunteers are ready to provide emotional support.
- Emotional Support: Volunteers are comforting presences, offering essential companionship and understanding.
- Advocacy: Trained to recognize when medical staff need to be alerted, volunteers ensure patient needs are met.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Care Companions: Trained to establish genuine connections, they create welcoming environments for patients.
- Advocacy: Recognizing unique patient needs, companions ensure timely medical intervention.
- Promotion of Connection: We champion the importance of genuine interaction, taking a step beyond typical healthcare models.
Our R.E.S.C.U.E Commitment
At the Resilient Haven Society, we are deeply committed to transforming patient care through our Care Companion Program. We proudly present our envisioned R.E.S.C.U.E outcomes that stand as a testament to our ongoing dedication:
- Reduction of Isolation: Our Care Companions, central to our mission, work tirelessly to alleviate the loneliness of those we serve.
- Enhanced Advocacy: We remain alert and responsive, aiming to ensure that patient needs are met with urgency and care.
- Strengthened Emotional Health: It's our continuous endeavor to enhance the emotional well-being of patients through sincere connections.
- Constant Care Attention: Our volunteers are dedicated to providing immediate responses to the physical needs of our patients.
- United Against Alarm Fatigue: By optimizing communication, we aim to lessen the impact of alarm fatigue, creating a more serene environment for healing.
- Empowered Connections: Leveraging therapeutic communication techniques, we aspire to foster effective dialogue between patients, volunteers, and healthcare teams.
These R.E.S.C.U.E outcomes reflect our unwavering commitment to creating an environment where patients feel supported, understood, and connected. We invite you to join us in this journey, enhancing patient care with genuine connection and steadfast advocacy.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We offer a variety of opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.