Cassia Hospice Volunteer

Intermountain Healthcare; Burley (ID); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking compassionate volunteers to join their hospice team. This role involves providing essential support to patients and their families during a critical time by offering companionship, respite care, and bereavement support. Volunteers will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those in hospice care, ensuring a comfortable and compassionate experience. If you are self-motivated, adaptable, and wish to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team and help create a supportive environment for patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and commit to at least 2 hours per week for 6 months.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Offer companionship and support to hospice patients and their families.
• Provide administrative assistance and support during hospice events.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Ability to work independently

Sensitivity to patient dynamics

Self-motivated

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Job Description:

Unpaid volunteer contributing time to Intermountain Healthcare in various roles.

Volunteers play a vital role in hospice care, serving as an integral part of the hospice team to provide patients, caregivers, and families with a comfortable and compassionate end-of-life experience.

Hospice volunteers are compassionate individuals who have a significant impact on the lives of patients, the hospice team, and the families and friends of the terminally ill.

Volunteer Opportunities

1. Patient Care - Offer companionship and support to hospice patients and their families through social visits, music therapy, reading, playing games, or writing personal/family histories.
2. Respite Care - Relieve caregivers who are physically and emotionally exhausted, allowing them to run errands, exercise, or have some time alone.
3. Bereavement Support - Support families through the death and grieving process, create hand molds of patients, and work with social workers and chaplains to facilitate group meetings, memorial services, and follow-up with families.
4. Office Support - Provide administrative assistance such as sending birthday cards, assembling mailing packets, making supply calls to patients, and assisting with hospice events.
5. Pet Peace of Mind - Support keeping patients and pets together during hospice care, including walking or playing with pets, arranging transportation to vet or grooming appointments, and providing pet placement after a patient's death.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to work independently within scope of assigned duties
• Ability to work well with diverse populations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good listening skills; active listening
• Maintain professional relationships with sensitivity and respect
• Sound mental and emotional health
• Sensitive to patient and family situations/dynamics
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
• Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable
• Commit to at least 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months

Volunteers are required to pass a drug screening and background check.

Physical Requirements:

No additional description available.

Location:

Home Health and Hospice - Cassia, Burley, Idaho

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.