Hospice Volunteer

Luminary Hospice - Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminary Hospice - Columbus seeks a compassionate Hospice Volunteer who will provide patient care and support services in various settings. The role involves teamwork within an interdisciplinary group, ensuring quality care while respecting the dignity of those served. Ideal candidates are mature, understanding of the hospice concept, and supportive of the needs of patients and families.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings options

Qualifications

• Mature individual with a willingness to serve others in a volunteer capacity.
• Licensed driver with insured automobile if making home visits.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and support services under the guidance of the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Documents activities and maintains confidentiality.
• Participates in volunteer support groups and educational in-services.

Skills

Supportive of the hospice concept

Ability to work within an interdisciplinary group

Education

Successful completion of the hospice's volunteer training and orientation program

Previous volunteer experience

Job description

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About Luminary Hospice

At Luminary Hospice, we are a mission-driven organization that empowers our team members to shape our culture in order to allow them to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout their entire end-of-life journey.

Reports To: Executive Director

About Luminary Hospice

At Luminary Hospice, we are a mission-driven organization that empowers our team members to shape our culture in order to allow them to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout their entire end-of-life journey.

Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey. We are centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support along with resources, information, and emotional support for families and caregivers.

About The Role

The volunteer provides patient care and support services according to his/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary group amid various settings: home care; respite; inpatient, bereavement, and/or administrative; office duties.
• Participates in general orientation.
• Serves the patient and family/caregiver under theguidance of theVolunteer Coordinator and Case Manager or as a part of the administrative team.
• Serves as substitute family/caregiver in the home performing activities that the volunteer has been prepared for and has agreed to perform. The volunteer may do homemaker chores, run errands, and provide respite care as well.
• Documents as educated and instructed maintaining confidentiality.
• Meets all health requirements set by Luminary Hospice.
• Provides availability regularly and/or keeping with the patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Participates in volunteer support groups and/or educational in-services.
• Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Assignment of other duties (as needed) directed by the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group meetings, as appropriate.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Mature individual, supportive of the hospice concept, comfortable with his/her spirituality, and willing to serve others in a volunteer capacity.
• Surviving family members: must meet a year's waiting period after thepatient’s death to participate in direct patient care or public relations activities.
• Successful completion of the hospice’s volunteer training and orientation program.
• Previous volunteer experience may be helpful.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary group.
• If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All employment decisions at Luminary Hospice are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

Compensation And Benefits

Luminary Hospice offers a competitive compensation package, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, and more. Our benefits are designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term financial goals.

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• Seniority level

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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