Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Please join us in a mission that truly makes a difference in people's lives: volunteering for hospice care.

Hospice care is a vital service that provides compassionate support to individuals and families facing terminal illness. It's a journey that requires not only medical expertise but also empathy, companionship, and unwavering support. This is where volunteers like you can make an invaluable difference.

We invite you to consider volunteering your time and skills to support patients and families in our community who are on this challenging journey. Whether you have a few hours a week to spare or can offer specialized talents, there is a place for you in hospice care volunteering.

No prior experience is necessary to volunteer for hospice care. We provide training, ongoing support, and a warm, welcoming community to help you every step of the way. If you're ready to embark on this rewarding journey or learn more about volunteer opportunities, please don't hesitate to apply.

Qualifications:

• COVID vaccinated (or willing to be vaccinated)
• CNA license or CMA license is a plus!
• Must have current driver’s license or state identification.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to assignments.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and be competent to perform tasks assigned by Supervisor or Scheduler.
• Must agree to and pass a criminal history check, an Employee Misconduct Registry check and 3 year driving record.

Essential Functions: (could include but not limited to)

Direct Patient Care

• Provide Direct care/companionship to patient, reporting any changes to the hospice staff.
• Provide preparation of meals or assist with household chores.
• Provide a clean, safe and comfortable patient environment.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication and respite to patient/family.
• Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy and property.

Administrative Support

• Provide clerical support to the office staff.
• Participate in special projects/fund raisers.

Professional volunteer

• Provide services according to the rules and standard of practice of their respective disciplines.

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