The patient's hospice provides medical, nursing, as well as medical equipment and medications and will create a plan of care for the terminal resident at Tara Home. All medical caregiving falls under the direct supervision of the resident’s hospice. The Tara Home Director is present at all Hospice nurse visits so she can update the volunteers.
Trained Tara Home volunteers give hands-on caregiving, serving as companions, providing the same care that family members would provide for their loved one at home as well as their social and spiritual presence. Volunteers are scheduled for 4 day-time shifts and one overnight shift, spanning 24 hours.
As trained Tara Home volunteers function only as family caregivers, Hospice will determine if the possible resident has any skilled nursing needs beyond the level of care provided by volunteers. If there are allowable procedures which are new to our volunteers on a given case, Tara Home volunteers will receive additional training as needed.
Tara Home offers a place to live and compassionate care for those who are near the end of life and who need more than their circle of family and friends are able to provide. Referrals come from a variety of sources, including Hospice, hospitals, and the community.