Hospice Volunteers

St Anthony s Hospice Inc• Henderson, KY, US, KY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

St. Anthony's Hospice volunteers serve in a variety of roles providing direct and indirect support to our patients and caregivers. Some examples are: Respite care in home so caregiver can attend appointments, run errands, or simply take a break. Patient companion - visits in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or the Lucy Smith King Care Center. Greet Visitors, answer phone, and interact with patients and families as needed at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in evenings or weekends. Crochet or knit prayer shawls. Assist with annual children's bereavement camp. Baked with Love Team. Veterans attend Pinning Ceremony to honor patients who have served our country. Answer phones and assist the office staff at the business office. Light maintenance and repairs. Companion Volunteer - Provide emotional support and compassionate understanding to patients and their families. Whether it's staying with the patient so the family can take a break, reading to patients, or holding their hand, the help and support that our volunteers give is returned to them in countless ways. Visits may be in the patient's home or healthcare facilities. Administrative Support - Administrative support members are necessary in helping St. Anthony's to function. They work in the office providing administrative support, assisting with the general secretarial functions, and helping with community projects. Volunteer Ambassador - Represent St. Anthony's Hospice and help spread our mission at health fairs and other community events. Eleventh Hour Volunteer - No one should die alone. Some patients in nursing homes may not have family or loved ones local. So, volunteers rotate time sitting with imminent patients; holding a hand, playing soothing music, reading scripture. Being a caring presence brings immeasurable comfort. Skilled Volunteer Services - Share your talents, such as singing or playing instruments. Give a haircut to the homebound patients (current license required.) Assist with building wheelchair ramps when requested or performing light home maintenance projects.

Requirements

Must have a current license for haircutting services.
This is an unpaid volunteer position.

Responsibilities

Provide respite care in home so caregiver can attend appointments, run errands, or simply take a break.
Serve as a patient companion, visiting in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or the Lucy Smith King Care Center.
Greet visitors, answer phones, and interact with patients and families at the Lucy Smith King Care Center.
Crochet or knit prayer shawls.
Assist with the annual children's bereavement camp.
Participate in the 'Baked with Love Team'.
Attend Veterans Pinning Ceremonies to honor patients who have served our country.
Answer phones and assist office staff at the business office.
Perform light maintenance and repairs.
Provide emotional support and compassionate understanding to patients and their families.
Stay with patients to allow families a break.
Read to patients or hold their hand.
Provide administrative support in the office, assisting with general secretarial functions and community projects.
Represent St. Anthony's Hospice and spread their mission at health fairs and community events.
Sit with imminent patients who may not have local family or loved ones, holding a hand, playing music, or reading scripture.
Share talents such as singing or playing instruments.
Give haircuts to homebound patients (current license required).
Assist with building wheelchair ramps when requested.
Perform light home maintenance projects.