What Is Providence Hospice? Providence Hospice provides expert, compassionate care for individuals as they face the end of life. We understand that each family is special. That's why we tailor our team approach to the specific needs of each patient and family.

Hospice services are provided in the patient's home, no matter where that home is. It may be a private residence, an assisted living community, an adult care home, or a residential or intermediate care community.

Providence Hospice

Providence Hospice is part of Providence Health & Services. Providence Hospice addresses the needs of the whole person including their physical, spiritual, emotional, social, and family concerns.

Our team provides hospice services to patients and families within Portland, Hood River, The Dalles, Clark Co., Medford, and other areas across Oregon and SW Washington.

Patients who live outside these areas will be referred to a member of our home health or hospice provider network that is located closer to their home.

Providence Hospice is Medicare-certified.

Our Volunteers Hospice volunteers are compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of people who are approaching the end of life. Hospice volunteers should exhibit the following qualities:
  • Emotional maturity
  • Dependability
  • Patience
  • Good listening skills
  • Adequate resolution of past losses

It is recommended that a person wait at least one year following the death of a loved one before volunteering with hospice.

Volunteer Service Opportunities
  • Respite care give caregivers a break
  • Vigil sitting with actively dying patients
  • Making bereavement calls
  • Children and teen grief support
  • Pet Therapy (licensed only)
  • Office support
Time Commitment Hospice volunteers are asked to contribute one to four hours a week, depending upon the area of service. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one year of volunteer service, if possible.
Volunteer Training

Providence Hospice provides in-depth training, in-services, annual education, and celebratory events throughout the year.

Topics include:

  • Introduction to hospice
  • Self-awareness
  • Diseases patients face
  • Effective communication
  • Pain and symptom management
  • Spiritual caregiving
  • Understanding loss
  • Family and social dynamics
  • Basic patient care