- Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary group amid various settings: home care; respite; inpatient, bereavement and/or administrative; office duties.
- Participates in general orientation.
- Serves the patient and family/caregiver under guidance of Volunteer Coordinator and Case Manager or as a part of the administrative team.
- Serves as substitute family/caregiver in the home performing activities that the volunteer has been prepared for and has agreed to perform. The volunteer may do homemaker chores, run errands, and provide respite care as well.
- Documents as educated and instructed maintaining confidentiality.
- Meets all health requirements set by Harmony Hospice Care LLC.
- Provides availability on a regular basis and/or keeping with the patient and family/caregiver needs.
- Participates in volunteer support groups and/or educational inservices.
- Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Assignment of other duties (as needed) directed by the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Participates in interdisciplinary group meetings, as appropriate.
- Mature individual, supportive of the hospice concept, comfortable with his/her own spirituality and willing to serve others in a volunteer capacity.
- Successful completion of the hospice's volunteer training and orientation program.
- Previous volunteer experience may be helpful.
- Ability to work within the interdisciplinary group.
- If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
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Hospice Patient Volunteer
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Constellation Health Services Norwood, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionSalary: #0.00-$0.00 Volunteer · Loving heart? Called to serve? Constellation Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit patients who have a terminal illness. Make a difference in your community, be part of the hospice team, and have a flexible vol ...
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volunteer services coordinator hospice
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AccentCare Norwood, MA , USA, United StatesOverview Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Volunteer Services Coordinator at AccentCare Reimagine Your Career in Hospice As a medical professional, you know that what you do impacts you as much as your patients and their families, and at AccentCare, we are united in our relentle ...
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Volunteer Services Coordinator Hospice
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Unpaid hospice volunteers needed in Bedford
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Harmony Hospice Care Bedford, United StatesHarmony Hospice Care - Hospice Volunteer - Cuyahoga County and surrounding areas · Volunteer activities available... · Sitting with patients to provide companionship, play games, and offer a friendly, comforting presence. · Sending encouraging letters and cards. · Assisting in li ...
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Volunteer Coordinator
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Gentiva Hospice Fall River, United StatesOur Company: · Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so th ...
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Hospice RN Administrator
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Junior Volunteer Coordinator
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Day Kimball Healthcare Putnam, United StatesJob Title: Junior Volunteer Coordinator Department: Volunteer Position: Temporary - 40 hours/week JOB SUMMARY :Coordinates and assists in the direction of the Summer Junior Volunteer Program. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides training and on-going supervision of the Junior vol ...
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Home Health Aide II
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ECHN Danielson, United StatesPOSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the provision of necessary care to patients as designated by a written care plan which is developed by the RN Case Manager. This position is responsible for the provision of necessary care to patients as designated by a written c ...
Hospice Volunteer - Providence, United States - Marquis Health Services
Description
VolunteerWe are looking for volunteers Our volunteer provides patient care and support services according to his/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Surviving family members:
must meet one year waiting period after patient's death to participate in direct patient care or public relations activities.