CRAVEN COUNTY HOSPICE

The goal of Hospice is to provide end of life “Palliative Care” (the control of pain and symptoms); utilizing a team of specialists (disciplines) to provide care including physician services (working together with your doctor of choice), skilled nursing, counselors and social workers, spiritual care specialists, certified nursing assistants, as well as volunteers with a variety of skills and levels of assistance. Hospice is philosophy of care that looks at each individual as being that:  An individual.

SKILLED NURSING

Our staff of skilled Registered Nurses will provide expert care, focusing on pain and symptom control for the individual. Our highly trained staff of nurses understand the most recent techniques and procedures for ensuring our patients are completely taken care of. Our nurses are skilled at maintaining the highest level of care for each patient in their home setting while also offering a personal touch that is intended to ease the tension and soothe the patient.

SOCIAL WORKERS

For patients and families who may need more emotional support, Social Workers can provide necessary psycho-social care. Focused on the emotional well-being of a patient and the family, Social Workers can have a significant impact on the quality of life during hospice care. These highly trained professionals deal with issues including self-esteem, communication, and relationships as well as guide families through issues such as funeral arrangements, Advanced Directives for Health Care, and Health Care Power of Attorney.  They are also available to assist with placement of a loved one in a skilled facility as needed.

SPIRITUAL CARE SUPPORT

Hospice can have a profound effect on not just a person’s mental and physical state; but also their spiritual state. Utilizing our Spiritual Care Support, a patient and their family can coordinate with support systems or a Chaplain to make certain their spiritual needs are being met. We recognize that “Spiritual” holds different meanings to different people, which is why our Spiritual Care Support is designed to meet the needs of any person; including those who express no religious or specific belief.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Our Nurse Aides are professional and courteous, ensuring every patient will receive the attention they need. Each aide is highly trained in all areas of personal care which allows them to handle a myriad of tasks. Duties include, but are not limited to: dressing, bathing and feeding.

RESPITE AIDE

One of the services that Craven County Hospice provides that goes beyond those required by Medicare is our Respite Aide program, which is funded by our Hospice Foundation.   As the need arises, we can provide a Certified Nursing Assistant for up to 3 hours per visit, up to 2 visits per week, to provide a break for the family and/or caregiver in the home at no cost.  This allows time for the family/caregiver to run errands, go out for personal time, or just get some rest while knowing their loved one is being cared for by a Hospice trained and caring professional.