Hospice Volunteer - Box Elder County

Intermountain Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate organization is seeking dedicated volunteers to support hospice patients and their families. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing serious illness. Volunteers will provide companionship, respite care, and bereavement support, ensuring that patients maintain dignity and control during their end-of-life journey. Join a team that values empathy and respect, and help create a comforting environment for individuals in need. Your contributions will be invaluable in helping families navigate through challenging times.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to hospice patients.
• Assist with administrative services to the Hospice staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Sensitivity to patient situations

Ability to work independently

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

**Job Description:**

Unpaid volunteer contributing time to Intermountain Healthcare in various roles.

**Location: Box Elder County -**

Hospice is a compassionate approach to end-of-life care. The goal of hospice is to help people with serious illness live life fully, maintain their dignity and keep personal control over their lives by providing support services for hospice patients and their families. Intermountain Home Health and Hospice is seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to provide support to hospice patients and their families in Box Elder County and its surrounding communities. Although this position falls under Logan Home Health and Hospice, volunteers will specifically serve the Box Elder County Area.

Services include companionship, respite care, light housekeeping, yard work, listening, reading, and sharing hobbies. Other volunteer service opportunities include bereavement support for patient families. Hospice is available to anyone with an illness whose life expectancy is measured in months rather than years.

When more time cannot be given, we can help to make the most of the time one has left.

**Volunteer Opportunities**

**Patient Care**

Offer companionship and support to hospice patients and their families

**Respite Care**

Relieve caregivers who are physically and emotionally exhausted from providing care for a loved one

**Bereavement Support**

Provide support and help through death and grieving process

**Comfort Care Volunteers**

Provide comfort related therapy (music therapy, aromatherapy, massage therapy, reiki, etc.)

**Office Support**

Provide assistance with administrative services to the Hospice staff

**Qualifications**

+ Must be 18 years of age or older

+ Able to work alone and independently (within scope of assigned duties)

+ Able to work well with diverse populations

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

+ Good listening skills, Active listener

+ Sensitive to patient and family situations/dynamics

+ Maintain and respect professional relationships

+ Able to stay calm in stressful situations

+ Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable

+ Must be able to visit with patients at least 2 hours per week

+ **Please Note** _All positions subject to close without notice_

+ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status._

**Physical Requirements:**

No Additional Description Available

**Location:**

Home Medical Equipment - Logan

**Work City:**

Logan

**Work State:**

Utah

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**

0

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