Job detail

Patient Care Volunteer- ProHealth Hospice (Cartersville, GA)

ProHealth Home Health and Hospice

#Interpersonal Skills #Documentation #Bereavement #Compassionate Care #Patient Care #Healthcare #Emotional Support #Hospice #Grief Support

Quick overview

The volunteer serves as a member of the hospice team to provide respite services and compassionate emotional support to patients and their families. They are responsible for documenting services provided and coordinating care efforts with the Volunteer Coordinator.

Requirements summary

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and must complete the hospice training program. The role requires reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress associated with end-of-life care.

high schoolInterpersonal SkillsDocumentationCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationPatient CareCompassionate CareEmotional SupportHospice CareRespite ServicesDeath And Dying Interventions

Job description

Volunteer summary

Serves as a member of the Hospice IDG. Provides respite services to assigned patients and families.

Qualifications

Educational/Degree: High school graduate or GED, preferred.

Training/Licensure

Completes Hospice training program.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

Willingness to work as a Hospice team member. Demonstrated knowledge and well-developed communication skills.

Experience

Previous experience with volunteering, grief, and/or bereavement, preferred.

Volunteer factors

Physical
Requirements: Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position.
Mental
Requirements: Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available, and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative, and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

VOLUNTEERING Conditions

Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions, and hazardous materials.

Transportation

Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.

Essential Functions

1. Serves as a member of the IDG as requested. 2. Provides assigned respite services to patient and/or family. 3. Understands and implements appropriate interventions for death and dying. 4. Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit. 5. Communicates at the appropriate level with each patient and family. 6. Documents services are provided to each patient and family. 7. Coordinate efforts with the Volunteer Coordinator if not able to provide assigned services. 8. Consult with team members for issues relating to the patient/family plan of care