AseraCare Hospice

Basic Information

Address: Main Address: 1015 Logan Blvd. Altoona, PA 16602
Phone Number: 800-598-1704
Fax Number: 814-941-0600
Director: Gayle Kleinosky, Volunteer Coordinator

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Additional Information

Background Check: Yes
Population Served: Senior Population
Ages for Volunteer: 18+ preferred
Hours of Service: Flexible
Minimum Hours Required: Flexible
Days of Service: Flexible
Mission Statement:

We will focus our resources to serve the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of our associates, patients and families with a sense of compassion, urgency and customer service.

We will preserve the dignity of death for our patients and families so that no one will ever die in pain or alone.

We will create a culture that is dedicated to the alleviation of human suffering which finds expression through the ongoing gentle acts of kindness, sympathy and compassion.

We will serve, educate and support our local communities and referral sources as to the benefits, dignity and nobility of end of life care.

We will grow a vibrant business that delivers exceptional care, customer service and financial performance.

Program History:

AseraCare Hospice is one of the nation's premiere providers of hospice and palliative care services. We treat each of our patient's end-of-life journey with respect, kindness, compassion and support.

Our family-centered approach insures that the needs and wishes of both our patients and their family members are met throughout the hospice experience. We provide a wide range of hospice care services that include physician, nursing, therapy, social work, counseling, personal and spiritual care.

Additional Information:

Asera Care Hospice is currently seeking volunteers in Bedford, Blair, Centre, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Juniata and Mifflin Counies to assist patients who face life-shortening illnesses, and also to provide support to their families.

Volunteers are needed to provide direct care through visits that may include talking, reading, handholding, and listening. Volunteers are offered free training appropriate to their area of interest.

To volunteer or for more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Gayle Kleinosky, via email at gayle.kleinosky@aseracare.com or by phone at 800.598.1704.