Patients are cared for by a team of highly trained professionals representing different disciplines.
Services: Hospice Care is available:
  • Attending physician and/or hospice medical director board certified in hospice and pallitave care
  • Skilled visits from nurses specially
    trained in pain management and symptom control
  • Resource assistance and emotional support provided by licensed social workers
  • Compassionate listening and non-judgmental spiritual guidance provided by chaplains
  • Caregiver support provided by trained companion volunteers in the home so the caregiver can attend to matters outside the home
 anywhere the patient calls home including:
  • his/her own home, apartment or condo
  • a family member's residence
  • a nursing home or long-term care facility
  • an assisted living facility
  • the hospital

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Attending Physician and/or Hospice Medical Director's Role
Hospice of the Valley's Medical Director works with the attending physician to supervise and direct the patient's plan of care.
Nurse's Role
Nurses visit patients on a regular basis to provide specialized care for those with terminal illnesses. As the case manager of Hospice of the Valley's interdisciplinary healthcare team, the nurse will administer a plan of care that is personalized to the patient's needs and prepared in conjunction with the patient's doctor or specialist. Patients receiving care from Hospice of the Valley continue to see their doctor or specialist, with Hospice of the Valley's staff functioning as an extension of that doctor or specialist's staff, with the patient and family at home.

Home Health Aide's Role 
Home Health Aides provide personal care to patient at home. The home health aide will give baths and provide other essential hygiene services.
Social Worker's Role

Social Workers provide counseling and emotional support services to the patient and family. These caring professionals are the "sounding board" for the patient and family members as they work through issues that arise. They also assist families in filling out necessary paperwork and serve as a resource to link the patient and family with other services and/or programs which might be of assistance.
Chaplain's Role
Chaplains provide compassionate listening and non-judgmental guidance at times of physical or emotional stress. Their function is to help patients and families find peace and comfort from the family's own religious traditions and reaffirming spirituality.
Volunteer's Role

Volunteers are an extention of the paid clinical staff at Hospice of the Valley. They provide support for the patient and family. When a caregiver needs someone to stay with the patient so they can attend to matters outside the home, Hospice of the Valley volunteers are there. These volunteers are also available to take a patient to a doctor's appointment or even to prepare a light meal or any number of other similar tasks. Their purpose is to ease the load and lend a hand.
Family Support Services

Hospice of the Valley provides bereavement support  services for up to 13 months after the death of a loved one. Find out more about the many types of services are offered by Hospice of the Valley.