Hospice Volunteer (Unpaid)

bayada home health care; Springfield (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Springfield, MO is seeking volunteers to join their Hospice team. The ideal candidates will provide companionship, assist with memorial planning, and support families dealing with terminal illness. This is an unpaid position requiring effective communication skills and a compassionate heart. Join us to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
• Have a criminal background check completed.
• Meet all state requirements for volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and friendship to clients.
• Assist with memorial service planning.
• Support clients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Compassionate heart

Job description

This is an unpaid position.

Integrity Home Care + Hospice is looking for Volunteers in Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Branson, and surrounding areas!

Integrity Home Care + Hospice is currently seeking candidates for our Community Volunteer, Hospice position to be a part of our team in our Springfield, MO office. This office services clients in territories throughout Springfield, Ozark, Nixa Branson, and surrounding areas!

Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? Do you have a compassionate heart and a drive to help people? At Integrity Home Care + 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 Integrity Home Care + Hospice 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:

• Providing companionship and friendship to clients.
• Activities in the community and facilities.
• 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 Integrity Home Care + Hospice requirements and state regulations for the discipline, if providing professional services.

Integrity Home Care + Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.