Hospice Volunteer - In Home or Office

Interim HealthCare•North Charleston, SC

15h

About The Position

HOSPICE VOLUNTEER Want to give back and make a big difference in the community? Become a Hospice Volunteer at Charleston's Interim Healthcare. The administrative (non-patient) volunteer provides support services according to his/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies. The Caregiving (patient care) volunteer provides personal care and support services according to his/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies. This is not a paid position; it is on a voluntary basis only.

Requirements

Successful completion of the hospice’s volunteer training and orientation program
Desire to be of service to others
Ability to work as a team member
Experience, knowledge or willingness to learn in area being assigned
Meets all health requirements set by Interim HealthCare Hospice, if applicable
Able to provide proof of valid driver’s license, if applicable
Good oral and written communication skills
Good organizational skills
Able to hear, speak, and write and read in English in a manner understood by most people
Able to read ten (10) point or larger type
Able to effectively handle multiple tasks or functions
Able to read and follow written instructions and document services provided
Able to occasionally travel locally from assignment to assignment
Able to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely
Able to frequently grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers of palm, i.e. manipulate pen, knobs or objects
Able to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds in order to carry out daily job functions and related activities that may be required.

Nice To Haves

Previous volunteer experience may be helpful.

Responsibilities

Serves as an integral member of the hospice team in the administrative/office setting.
Participates in volunteer general orientation and additional training as appropriate to assigned duties.
Participates in volunteer educational in-services.
Completes assignments as requested and assigned.
Documents volunteer services accurately and appropriately
Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator or designee.
May have access to personal health information (PHI) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities.
Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department.
Clerical/Office Work: Photocopying Filing Assisting with mailings and packet assembly Answering phones Data entry
Building/Office Maintenance: Cleaning Supply Management Groundskeeping
Special Projects: Cooking/Baking/Food Prep Sewing/Quilting Crafts
Community Relations: Fundraising Speaking engagements Health fairs Job fairs
Patient companionship/support
Patient caregiver companionship/support
Respite relief for patient caregiver
Light housekeeping
Outside maintenance/chores
Shopping/errands
Laundry
Meal preparation
Bereavement telephone calls
Bereavement companionship visits
Bereavement support group assistance
Funeral/viewing
Bereavement memorial service assistance