Hospice Volunteer

Ihc Health Services • Logan, UT

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About The Position

Unpaid volunteer contributing time to Intermountain Healthcare in various roles. Hospice is a compassionate approach to end-of-life care. The goal of hospice is to help people with serious illness live life fully, maintain their dignity and keep personal control over their lives by providing support services for hospice patients and their families. Services include companionship, respite care, light housekeeping, yard work, listening, reading, and sharing hobbies. Other volunteer service opportunities include bereavement support for patient families. Hospice is available to anyone with an illness whose life expectancy is measured in months rather than years. When more time cannot be given, we can help to make the most of the time one has left.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to work alone and independently (within scope of assigned duties)
• Able to work well with diverse populations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good listening skills, Active listener
• Sensitive to patient and family situations/dynamics
• Maintain and respect professional relationships
• Able to stay calm in stressful situations
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
• Must be able to visit with patients at least 2 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Offer companionship and support to hospice patients and their families
• Relieve caregivers who are physically and emotionally exhausted from providing care for a loved one
• Provide support and help through death and grieving process
• Provide comfort related therapy (music therapy, aromatherapy, massage therapy, reiki, etc.)
• Provide assistance with administrative services to the Hospice staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed