Hospice Volunteer - Elysian Hospice Houston; Unpaid

Position: Hospice Volunteer - Elysian Hospice Houston (Unpaid Role) (14613)

Overview

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Job Description/Performance Evaluation information is included below with responsibilities and qualifications for volunteers supporting Hospice patients and families.

Job Summary

Primary function is to provide assistance and support without compensation to the Hospice patient, family, and the Hospice team.

Reports to

Per Hospice

CPR:
Hospice Requires CPR:
Yes / No

Job Qualifications

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma preferred.
• Licensure:
  Must have current driver’s license if providing direct patient care. Professional volunteers must meet requirements of specific licensure rules.
• Skills:
  
  Must be able to read and write in English, and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively.
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly.
• Transportation:
  Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance (if providing direct patient care).
• Criminal History:
  Must agree to and pass a criminal history check (for direct care volunteers).

Environmental and Working Conditions

Patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedules; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Office environment; noise level may be moderately high; ability to work a flexible schedule. Hepatitis acceptance/declination for patient care volunteers.

Physical and Mental Effort

Prolonged standing and walking required. Occasional lifting, pulling, carrying, and pushing of items. Frequent stooping, kneeling, and reaching while accessing files. May work under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.

Essential Functions Direct Patient Care

• Provides direct care/companionship to the patient.
• Provides preparation of meals.
• Provides a clean, safe, and comfortable patient environment.
• Promotes positive, supportive, and respectful communication to the patient, family, and staff members.
• Protects patient privacy and property while maintaining a respectful environment.

Administrative Support

• Provides clerical support to office staff.
• Participates in special projects/fundraisers.

Professional Volunteer

Provides services according to the rules and standard of practice in their respective disciplines.

Job Details

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Part-Time (as applicable)
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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