Patient Care Volunteer- ProHealth Hospice (Birmingham, AL)

ProHealth Home Health & Hospice • Birmingham, AL

16d

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Serves as a member of the Hospice IDG. Provides respite services to assigned patients and families.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED, preferred.
• Completes Hospice training program.
• Willingness to work as a Hospice team member.
• Demonstrated knowledge and well-developed communication skills.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position.
• Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available, and act accordingly.
• Must be flexible, innovative, and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions, and hazardous materials.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with volunteering, grief, and/or bereavement, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the IDG as requested.
• Provides assigned respite services to patient and/or family.
• Understands and implements appropriate interventions for death and dying.
• Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit.
• Communicates at the appropriate level with each patient and family.
• Documents services are provided to each patient and family.
• Coordinate efforts with the Volunteer Coordinator if not able to provide assigned services.
• Consult with team members for issues relating to the patient/family plan of care

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED