Visiting Hospice Volunteer, Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance; Stratford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based hospice organization in Ontario seeks Visiting Hospice Volunteers to support palliative clients and their families. Volunteers will provide companionship, emotional support, and assistance in a respectful and dignified manner. Applicants should possess good communication skills and sensitivity towards others, and must complete 30 hours of specialized training. An inclusive and equitable work environment is ensured, with accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must complete 30 hours of training specific to hospice palliative care.
• Willingness to help and display good communication.
• Sensitivity towards clients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and respite time to palliative clients.
• Support caregivers by offering a break or time away.
• Participate in ongoing training and group support.

Skills

Good communication skills

Sensitivity

Respect for privacy and dignity

Job description

Organization: Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth

Role: Visiting Hospice Volunteer

Contact: Chelsey Gilchrist – Coordinator of Volunteers

https://www.rotaryhospice.ca/volunteer

(Posting will be removed once roles are filled.)

As a Visiting Hospice Volunteer, your dedication and kindness enables us to provide support to palliative clients and their families. Volunteers are matched one-to-one with an individual in the community based on shared background, interests or hobbies. The same volunteer visits weekly to provide companionship and respite time to the individual and their family.

The Visiting Hospice Program aims to create a rewarding experience for both our volunteers and our clients by fostering connection and meaningful support. The program offers opportunities for social companionship, legacy work, activities of interest, respite relief, and more.

Visiting Hospice Volunteers visit their client at a mutually agreed upon time wherever the client resides, whether that be a residential home, long term care facility, hospice residence, retirement or hospital.

Visiting Hospice Volunteers

• Are thoroughly screened including interview, reference checks, and vulnerable sector police screening
• Receive 30 hours of training, specific to hospice palliative care
• Display sensitivity, good communication skills, willingness to help, and have respect for the privacy and dignity of others
• Provide emotional, social and practical support as well as an opportunity for caregivers to take time away or to rest
• Receive ongoing training, supervision and group support
• Are part of a larger team of professionals committed to providing optimal care to bring quality of life to those they serve
  
  

For more information about the Visiting Hospice Volunteer Program, please contact our Chelsey our Coordinator of Volunteers at 519.508.4900 x730 / [e-mail] or visiting the website link for a pdf application.

Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, application processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance. [e-mail]