Hospice Volunteer

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Job Title/Position: Volunteer

Reports To: Volunteer Coordinator

Job Description

Summary:

The volunteer provides patient care and support services according to his/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies.

• 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 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; 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 CONTINUUM CARE HOSPICE, 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 in‑services.
• 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.

• Entry level

• Other

• Hospitals and Health Care