Caring and Compassionate Team
The Heart Behind Silverado’s Compassionate Care
Silverado Hospice team members are chosen to bring special qualities that are beyond any required training or certification – compassion and understanding that each life is unique and dignity is sacred.
Nothing can take away the pain that comes with having a loved one at the end of their life’s journey, but a caring, understanding hospice team can make things easier. By providing personalized medical, social and spiritual care, our hospice team gives patients a chance to experience life to the fullest and allow their families a chance to create cherished memories.
- Attending Physician: Oversees medical care and prescriptions to manage pain and symptoms (may also be the medical director)
- Hospice Medical Directors: Liaison between the attending physician, patient and family who also provides information and insight into the patient’s needs
- Social Worker: Advises patients and families when needed, develops and integrated care plan based on emotional, physical, social and financial needs, and assists with bereavement support after a loved one has passed
- Spiritual Counselor: Draws on the beliefs and values of patients and families to cope with the spiritual aspects of illness and loss. Can assist with specific religious needs and lead memorial services
- Volunteers: Offer support for all non-medical needs such as providing companionship and socialization, running errands and assisting with family needs.
- Hospice Aides (CNA/CHHA): Provide personal care to each patient, reports any changes in need and offers comfort measures as directed
- RN Case Manager: Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the integrated plan for patient care while overseeing symptom control, pain management and as-needed administering of medications
- Support Team: Various staff and volunteers with roles ranging from companionship and spiritual support to special programs like We Honor Veterans and Petals for Patients