Description
Occupational Summary
Under the direction of the Hospice Division, the volunteer will provide for the hospice patient’s social, emotional, vocational, spiritual and cognitive needs through direct and/or indirect services according to his/her experiences and training, in compliance with First Choice Home Health & Hospice policies. This position is not compensated for services performed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Within the limits of authorized inter-company and community policies, procedures, programs and budgets, this position has responsibility for and/or will perform the following:
- Serves as an integral member of the Hospice team amid various settings as assigned.
- Provides pertinent input to Hospice division and Interdisciplinary Team regarding changes and modifications in the patient interactions plan of care that will assist in overall program and services improvements.
- Documents hours and services as instructed and maintains confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
- Assists family/caregiver in the home performing activities that the volunteer has been prepared for and has agreed to perform.
- Provides availability on a regular basis and/or in keeping with the patient and family/caregiver needs. (Minimum 1 hour per week)
- Participates educational in-services as needed.
- Maintains open communications and reports regularly to the Hospice division and/or social worker.
- Interacts with hospice patients in a manner compliant with their rights at all times.
- At direction of hospice division, implements special projects to address the needs of hospice patients/family/caregivers.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the volunteer work described herein.
Requirements
Physical Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to perform the following:
- Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during scheduled volunteer hours – up to eight hours a day
- Assist patients in wheelchairs and provide direction as needed
- Arrange own means of transportation Drive as required
- Work in patient homes, facilities, and in office area
- Lift, push, pull and move medical supplies, equipment, etc.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- No specific requirement for education
- Volunteer experience working in a health care or long-term care setting and working with seniors are a plus
- Successful completion of Hospice Volunteer training and orientation prior to assuming responsibilities or willing to participate in First Choice’s Hospice Volunteer training program
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Mature individual supportive of the Hospice concept and willing to serve others in a volunteer capacity.
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary group and/or independently
RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to: Hospice Division