Hospice Volunteer Coordinator PT

Elara Caring•Corpus Christi, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. As a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways: Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule. Assures that there are sufficient volunteers to consistently provide service time equal to no less than 5% of direct care hours. Supervises and establishes goals and objectives with and for the volunteer program. Screens, selects, evaluates, counsels and provides disciplinary actions to volunteers, to ensure these individuals meet the highest standards of personal integrity, emotional maturity, responsibility, flexibility, and sensitivity needs of the dying patient and family. Assigns volunteers to meet program needs appropriate to volunteers’ interests and skills, including appropriate record keeping. Documents and tracks appropriate volunteer statistical information, and volunteer program records as evidenced by evaluations and other volunteer demographic needs completed before expiration or due date. Manages time in a cost-effective manner regarding the hospice reimbursement methodologies. Tracks and records volunteer hours and comprise a current and accurate volunteer cost-savings report. Assures volunteer recruiting is sufficient and meets set goals per agency strategic plan.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
2+ years’ experience in a healthcare or hospice environment
Ability to plan, organize and supervise volunteers
Demonstrated problem solving, organization and attention to detail
Able to manage multiple priorities, documentation requirements and deadlines
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Responsibilities

Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.
Assures that there are sufficient volunteers to consistently provide service time equal to no less than 5% of direct care hours.
Supervises and establishes goals and objectives with and for the volunteer program.
Screens, selects, evaluates, counsels and provides disciplinary actions to volunteers, to ensure these individuals meet the highest standards of personal integrity, emotional maturity, responsibility, flexibility, and sensitivity needs of the dying patient and family.
Assigns volunteers to meet program needs appropriate to volunteers’ interests and skills, including appropriate record keeping.
Documents and tracks appropriate volunteer statistical information, and volunteer program records as evidenced by evaluations and other volunteer demographic needs completed before expiration or due date.
Manages time in a cost-effective manner regarding the hospice reimbursement methodologies.
Tracks and records volunteer hours and comprise a current and accurate volunteer cost-savings report.
Assures volunteer recruiting is sufficient and meets set goals per agency strategic plan.