Home Health and Hospice Ogden Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Unpaid volunteer contributing time to Intermountain Healthcare in various roles.

Patient care:
Offer companionship and support to hospice patients and their families, including social visits, reading, playing games or writing personal 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 the death and grieving process. Create hand molds of patients. Work closely with social workers and chaplains to facilitate memorial celebrations and follow up with families.

Office Support:
Provide administrative services to the hospice staff. Tasks may include sending birthday cards, assembling mailing packets, and assisting in hospice events.

Qualifications:

-Must be 18 years of age or older

-Able to work alone and independent

-Able to work well with diverse population

-Excellent communication skills

-Good listening skills. Active listener

-Maintain respect and 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 be able to commit to at least 2 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months.

Location:

Homecare - Ogden

City:
Ogden

State:
Utah

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.