HOSPICE VOLUNTEER
- GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
- SUPPORT OTHERS DURING THE END-OF-LIFE PROCESS
- EXPAND YOUR SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
- MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- GET PAID WITH SMILES AND COMPASSION
DEPENDABLE HOSPICE IS LOOKING TO ADD COMPASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS TO OUR HOSPICE TEAM. VOLUNTEERS ARE A VITAL PART OF OUR HOSPICE CARE TEAM AS THEY PROVIDE S SENSE OF COMFORT AND SUPPORT TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT IS PROVEN, THAT PEOPLE WHO VOLUNTEER ARE 42% HAPPIER. ENRICH YOUR LIFE BY JOINING OUR HOSPICE TEAM TODAY! WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER COMPANIONS, REFLEXOLOGISTS, AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing companionship to patients/families;
- Providing emotional support to patients/families;
- Performing household chores for patients/families;
- Attending IDG meetings;
- Reporting on patient/family status;
- If providing patient services, submit Volunteer Visit Notes, which follow the Volunteer Plan of Care, per agency policy.
- Submit timesheets per company policy.
- Maintain confidentiality per HIPPA and agency policy.
- Maintain open communication and report regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Understanding and supportive of hospice philosophy.
- A compassionate person who is accepting and respectful of people's differences.
- Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order, if making patient visits.
- The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.