Utah County Hospice Volunteer

Intermountain Health

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About The Position

Volunteers play a vital role in hospice care. They are an integral part of the hospice team who provide patients, caregivers, and families the most comfortable and compassionate end-of-life experience possible. Hospice volunteers are compassionate people who have a tremendous impact on the lives of the patients that they serve, the hospice team of which they are a part, and the families and friends of the terminally ill.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to work alone and independent (within scope of assigned duties)
• Able to work well with diverse populations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good listening skills. Active listener
• Maintain and respect professional relationships
• Sound mental and emotional health
• Sensitive to patient and family situations / dynamics
• Able to stay calm in stressful situations
• Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable
• Must be able to commit to at least 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6-month

Responsibilities

• Offer companionship and support to hospice patients and their families, including social visits, music therapy, reading, playing games, or writing personal/family history.
• Relieve caregivers who are physically and emotionally exhausted from providing care for a loved one, allowing caregivers to run errands, exercise, or simply have some time alone.
• Provide support to families and helps through death and grieving process.
• Create hand molds of patients.
• Works closely with social workers and chaplains to facilitate group meetings, memorial services, and follow up with families.
• Provide administrative services to the hospice staff.
• Tasks include sending birthday cards, assembling mailing packets, supply calls to patients, and assisting in hospice events.

Benefits

• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees