Hospice Volunteer - Elysian Hospice Houston (Unpaid Role)

Elysian-Hospice; Tennessee; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Elysian-Hospice in Tennessee is seeking compassionate volunteers to provide assistance and support for hospice patients and their families. This role includes direct patient care, preparing meals, and maintaining a safe environment while providing clerical support to staff.

Preferred candidates should have a high school diploma and must be able to follow instructions effectively. Reliable transportation and a criminal history check are required for those providing direct care.

Qualifications

• Must have current driver's license if providing direct patient care.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance required for direct patient care.
• Must agree to and pass a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and companionship to the patient.
• Prepares meals and maintains a clean and safe patient environment.
• Provides clerical support to office staff.

Skills

Read and write in English

Follow written and verbal instructions

Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Primary function is to provide assistance and support without compensation to the Hospice patient, family, and the Hospice team.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma preferred.
• Licensure: Must have current driver’s license if providing direct patient care. Professional volunteers must meet requirements of specific licensure rules.
• Skills: Must be able to read and write in English, and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly.

Transportation and Background Checks

• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance (if providing direct patient care).
• Must agree to and pass a criminal history check (for direct care volunteers).

Environmental and Working Conditions

• Patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.
• Ability to work flexible schedules; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
• Office routine environment; noise level may be moderately high.
• Must have Hepatitis acceptance/declination for patient care volunteers.

Physical and Mental Effort

• Prolonged standing and walking required.
• Occasional need to lift, pull, carry, and push items.
• Frequent need to stoop, kneel, and reach while accessing files.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.

Essential Functions

• Direct Patient Care
  • Provides direct care/companionship to the patient.
  • Provides preparation of meals.
  • Provides a clean, safe, and comfortable patient environment.
  • Promotes positive, supportive, and respectful communication to the patient, family, and staff members.
  • Provides an environment which promotes respect for the patient, while protecting their privacy and property.
• Administrative Support
  • Provides clerical support to office staff.
  • Participates in special projects/fundraisers.
• Professional Volunteer
  • Provides services according to the rules and standard of practice in their respective disciplines.