Volunteer - Community

VIA Health Partners • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Volunteers work as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing support and companionship to patients and/or families in individual’s homes, long term care communities or at one of our beautiful hospice houses. Administrative Support Volunteers provide behind the scenes support in one of our many office locations. Licensed Volunteers may provide services such as Cosmetology, Notary, Pet Therapy or Massage Therapy.

Requirements

• Ability to recognize what needs to be done and appropriately address needs
• Comfort in dealing with terminally ill and families in emotional distress
• Knowledge of own limitations and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries
• Commit to 12 Hour minimum hospice volunteer training
• Commit to 12 Hours of continuing education annually
• Commit to 2 Initial tuberculosis skin tests for any volunteer with direct patient interaction
• Commit to One year initial commitment
• Commit to Minimum 24 hours per year to remain active

Responsibilities

• Providing support and companionship to patients and/or families in individual’s homes, long term care communities or at one of our beautiful hospice houses
• Provide behind the scenes support in one of our many office locations
• Provide services such as Cosmetology, Notary, Pet Therapy or Massage Therapy

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees