Cassia Hospice Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

• Patient Care – Offer companionship and support to hospice patients and their families, including social visits, music therapy, reading, playing games, or writing personal/family history.
• Respite Care – Relieve caregivers who are physically and emotionally exhausted from providing care for a loved one, allowing caregivers to run errands, exercise, or simply have some time alone.
• Bereavement Support – Provide support to families and help them through death and grieving process. Create hand molds of patients. Work closely with social workers and chaplains to facilitate group meetings, memorial services, and follow up with families.
• Office Support – Provide administrative services to the hospice staff. Tasks include sending birthday cards, assembling mailing packets, making supply calls to patients, and assisting in hospice events.
• Pet Peace of Mind® – Support keeping patients and pets together during their time on hospice, including walking/playing with pets, arranging and transporting pets to veterinarian/grooming appointments, and providing placement for pets after a patient dies.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work alone and independently (within scope of assigned duties).
• Able to work well with diverse populations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills; an active listener.
• Maintain and respect professional relationships.
• Sound mental and emotional health.
• Sensitive to patient and family situations/dynamics.
• Able to stay calm in stressful situations.
• Self‑motivated, flexible, and adaptable.
• Must commit to at least 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months.
• Required to pass a drug screen and a background check.

Home Health and Hospice – Cassia City:
Burley, Idaho.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.