HISTORIC TRIANGLE — “Ten Questions with” is a series that allows readers to get to know local business leaders, volunteers and community members in the Historic Triangle.
This week, meet Brandon Randall.
What is your job title and description?
I am the Executive Director of Hospice House of Williamsburg. I have the privilege of serving and leading an incredible team that strives daily to fulfill the mission of our organization — to give care, comfort, and compassion through and beyond end of life.
Who do you interact/work with on a regular basis?
My role gives me a unique opportunity to regularly interface with a variety of people, and I love it! I interact with volunteers, staff, business leaders, civic leaders, other nonprofit leaders, our extraordinary dream team of board members, our house guests, and their family members and loved ones.
What is something about your job most people wouldn’t know about?
I don’t think most people in our community know how fortunate we are to have a Hospice House. We are one of about 50 social model hospices currently operating in the United States. Social model means we stand as a literal home away from home for our guests. We are not a medical facility. We are not-for-profit, and our services are provided at no cost to guests or their loved ones. Typically, individuals facing the end of life who have enrolled in hospice services receive those services at home. Home hospice agencies would support and supplement family and loved ones in their care of their dying loved one. In our case, the Hospice House becomes home for that dying individual, and we become their extended family. We provide the care that the family would typically give (around the clock), and the home hospice agencies support and supplement us. Our partnerships with hospice agencies are critical. We can’t operate the way we do without them. This year alone we have worked with ten different hospice agencies.
Visit Hospice House of Williamsburg to learn more about the facility.
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