Company Profile
Calvert Hospice
Company Overview
Calvert Hospice cares for those in Calvert County who are living with a serious, life-limiting illness. We provide expert medical care, which includes pain and symptom management that is personalized for each patient. Our team also provides emotional and spiritual support to patients and affected family members.
We focus on caring, compassion, dignity, and our patients’ quality of life. We support patients in their final months, weeks, and days amid familiar surroundings, pain-free and surrounded by their loved ones and friends.
At Calvert Hospice, we understand that the need for support does not end with a patient’s death. After a patient passes, we provide bereavement support for the family and loved ones left behind.
Company History
Calvert Hospice began serving patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses in Calvert County in 1984. We provide expert medical care, pain and symptom management, and emotional and spiritual support. We personalize care to each individual patient and strive to ensure their wishes are followed. We provide support for our patients’ caregivers and loved ones, including bereavement aftercare.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Some of our milestones include:
1984: Calvert Hospice opens and serves 8 patients
1992: Certified by Medicare
2009: Burnett Calvert Hospice House opens
2012: Calvert Hospice holds its first We Honor Veterans Ceremony
2013: Received CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner)
2013: Staff began pursuing Hospice and Palliative Care certification
2015: Bereavement services touched over 1,000 lives. Volunteers gave over 1,100 hours of service.
2016: Calvert Hospice serves 380 patients (75 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House)
2017: Calvert Hospice earns Level 4 recognition with We Honor Veterans Program
Benefits
Our Benefits:
Other than the obvious rewards that making a difference in someone’s life bring, we offer a wide variety of benefits to support our employees both in and out of the office.
Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage are available.
Retirement: We offer a 403(b) plan that includes a company match.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Our EAP is here to support you with services such as counseling, substance abuse help, elder and dependent care, and more.
Paid Time Off (PTO): All work and no play makes Jack and Jill a dull boy and girl. Hey, we get it. You need time off from time to time, and we give that to you.
Health & Wellness: We’ve partnered with the KeepWell@Work Program at Calvert Health Medical Center to offer our employees discounted gym memberships and nutritional services.
… and those are just our core offerings. We provide other voluntary benefits that you may find enticing as well.