Hospice Volunteer

SUMMARY: To provide assistance and support without compensation to hospice patient/family/hospice team. May attend IDT conferences as appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Care:

• Provide direct care/companionship to patient, reporting any changes to 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 office staff.
• Participate in special projects/fund raisers.

• Professional Volunteer:

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

• Participates in the development and presentation of educational programs as appropriate.
• Fulfills additional performance responsibilities as assigned and as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma, preferred.
• Must be a responsible, detail-oriented individual.
• Must maintain neat and clean appearance.
• Must be dependable and have a professional work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing team member.

Experience:

• No experience is required.

Language skills:

• Ability to read and write English.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Licenses:

• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License with good driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Use hands to grip or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop and kneel.
• Frequently required to stand on one’s feet for a long period of time.
• Ability to deal effectively with stress.

Working Conditions:

• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, staff, visitors, etc. under all conditions/circumstances.
• Ability to travel locally with some exposure to unpleasant weather.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition

• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
• Risk level- Low