Hospice Volunteer- Merced

PRIME CARE HOSPICE•Merced, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The volunteer provides patient care and support services according to his/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies. The volunteer serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary group in various settings including homecare, respite, inpatient, bereavement, and administrative roles. They participate in general orientation and serve patients and families under the guidance of the Volunteer Coordinator and Case Manager. Volunteers may also act as substitute caregivers, performing homemaker chores, running errands, and providing respite care. Documentation of services is required while maintaining confidentiality. All health requirements set by A Plus Prime Care Hospice, Inc. must be met. Volunteers are expected to provide regular availability and participate in volunteer support groups and educational inservices. Open communication with the Volunteer Coordinator is essential, and other duties may be assigned. Participation in quality assessment performance improvement teams and interdisciplinary group meetings is also expected.

Requirements

Mature individual, supportive of the hospice concept, comfortable with his/her own spirituality and willing to serve others in a volunteer capacity.
Successful completion of the hospice’s volunteer training and orientation program.
Ability to work within the interdisciplinary group.
If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Nice To Haves

Previous volunteer experience may be helpful.

Responsibilities

Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary group amid various settings: homecare; respite; inpatient, bereavement and/or administrative; office duties.
Participates in general orientation.
Serves the patient and family/caregiver under guidance of Volunteer Coordinator and Case Manager or as a part of the administrative team.
Serves as substitute family/caregiver in the home performing activities that the volunteer has been prepared for and has agreed to perform. The volunteer may do homemaker chores, run errands, and provide respite care as well.
Documents as educated and instructed maintaining confidentiality.
Meets all health requirements set by A Plus Prime Care Hospice, Inc.
Provides availability on a regular basis and/or keeping with the patient and family/caregiver needs.
Participates in volunteer support groups and/or educational inservices.
Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator.
Assignment of other duties (as needed) directed by the Volunteer Coordinator.
Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Participates in interdisciplinary group meetings, as appropriate.