St Anthony s Hospice Inc·Henderson County, Kentucky
Provide direct and indirect support to hospice patients and caregivers through companionship, respite care, and emotional support. Perform administrative tasks and represent the organization at community events.
St. Anthony's Hospice volunteers serve in a variety of roles providing direct and indirect support to our patients and caregivers.
Respite care in home so caregiver can attend appointments, run errands, or simply take a break.
Patient companion - visits in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or the Lucy Smith King Care Center.
Greet Visitors, answer phone, and interact with patients and families as needed at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in evenings or weekends.
Crochet or knit prayer shawls.
Assist with annual children's bereavement camp.
Baked with Love Team
Veterans attend Pinning Ceremony to honor patients who have served our country.
Answer phones and assist the office staff at the business office.
Light maintenance and repairs.
Companion Volunteer - Provide emotional support and compassionate understanding to patients and their families. Whether it's staying with the patient so the family can take a break, reading to patients, or holding their hand, the help and support that our volunteers give is returned to them in countless ways. Visits may be in the patient's home or healthcare facilities.
Administrative Support - Administrative support members are necessary in helping St. Anthony's to function. They work in the office providing administrative support, assisting with the general secretarial functions, and helping with community projects.
Volunteer Ambassador - Represent St. Anthony's Hospice and help spread our mission at health fairs and other community events.
Eleventh Hour Volunteer - No one should die alone. Some patients in nursing homes may not have family or loved ones local. So, volunteers rotate time sitting with imminent patients; holding a hand, playing soothing music, reading scripture. Being a caring presence brings immeasurable comfort.
Skilled Volunteer Services - Share your talents, such as singing or playing instruments. Give a haircut to the homebound patients (current license required.) Assist with building wheelchair ramps when requested or performing light home maintenance projects.
Applicants should be compassionate individuals willing to provide a caring presence for patients and families. Specific roles, such as providing haircuts, require a current professional license.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.
