Hospice Volunteer (Unpaid)

BAYADA Home Health Care; Dover; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate volunteers to join their Hospice team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients and their families during challenging times. Volunteers will assist with home management tasks, provide emotional support, and offer companionship. Whether you have special talents to share or simply a caring heart, your contributions will be invaluable. Join a dedicated team that prioritizes compassion and excellence in home health care, making a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Completion of a criminal background check as per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and friendship to clients.
• Assist with home management tasks and caregiver relief.
• Support clients and families with emotional needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication in English

Home management assistance

Emotional support

Job description

This is an unpaid position.

BAYADA Hospice is looking for Volunteers in New Castle County!

BAYADA Hospice is currently seeking candidates for our Hospice Volunteer position to be a part of our team in our office located in Wilmington, Delaware. This office services clients in territories throughout New Castle and Kent County.

Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? Do you have a compassionate heart and a drive to help people? At BAYADA Hospice, we believe that our clients and their families deserve care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Your important work will help ensure that our clients come first and that our BAYADA caregivers have the support they need to be successful. The Volunteer, Hospice Services is a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) who provides assistance to clients, families, and caregivers with home management, emotional support, and other supportive tasks related to terminal illness and end of life.

Volunteers Needed For:

• Assistance with home management tasks.
• Providing companionship and friendship to clients.
• Providing caregiver relief.
• Specialty areas: Veteran-to-Veteran Support, Reiki, Massage, Pet Therapy, Craft Volunteer, End of Life Doula.
• Sharing special talents, such as music or art.
• Providing assistance as a transport escort, as needed.
• Assisting with clerical work and other office tasks.
• Memorial Service Planning.
• Bereavement support to loved ones.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
• Have a criminal background check completed, as per state requirements.
• Meet all state requirements for volunteers, where applicable.
• Meet the BAYADA requirements and state regulations for the discipline, if providing professional services.

BAYADA believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability.