Volunteer

Requirements

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Summary The Volunteer is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Volunteer is a hospice-trained individual from a professional or non-professional background who provides non-medical support services to patients and families, to the professional hospice staff, and the organization. S/he is essential to the successful operation of the hospice program. S/he may choose the area in which they prefer to function and the hours they are willing to donate. All duties and responsibilities of volunteers require professionalism, sound judgment, and effective communication skills. Position Specific Responsibilities Administrative Volunteers: Provides assistance in the hospice office or with hospice activities. Bereavement Volunteers: Provides support to bereavement clients under the direction of the Bereavement Coordinator and the Volunteer Coordinator. Patient Care Volunteers: Provides visits to support patients and families as outlined in the Plan of Care, including companionship, caregiver relief, running errands, and other duties as assigned. Provides Angel/11th-hour support to patients and/or families as outlined in the Plan of Care, sitting bedside with actively dying patients. All Volunteers: Submits documentation of all contacts with patients/families, or of any volunteer activity, in a timely manner to the Volunteer Coordinator. Participates in the in-service programs to keep informed about current information pertinent to the volunteer. Education and/or Experience Professional, Certified and/or Complementary Therapies Volunteers: Must provide a current license, certification, or proof of training and experience. Minimum of one (1) year of experience required. Ability to maintain infection control requirements. Must be at least 18 years of age.

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