Volunteer

Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

The Hospice Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training, and supervision of the volunteer component of hospice services to terminally ill patients and serves as a member of the interdisciplinary group.

Essential Job Functions:

• Recruits and screens applicants for volunteer services in the area of patient support/respite service bereavement support or administrative support.
• Oversees and provides comprehensive volunteer training.
• Assesses patient/family/caregiver for volunteer needs and makes appropriate assignment of volunteers.
• Makes initial joint visit with volunteer to introduce volunteer services to the patient/family/caregiver completes the Volunteer Activity Plan.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the implementing review and revision of the patients/familys plan of care and assists in the determination of volunteer needs.
• Supervises all aspects of the volunteer program scheduling monitoring appropriateness of patient care assignments and completing probationary and annual performance evaluations.
• Monitors and updates volunteer personnel files as needed.
• Oversees completion of monthly reports required for: review of program status verification of volunteer hours and percentage of volunteer utilization vs. direct labor hours.
• Coordinates or provides continuing education for volunteers.
• Conducts volunteer support meetings as needed.
• Supports quality improvement efforts through participation in quality improvement activities as requested.
• Attends in-services and continuing education activities.
• Interfaces with the patient/family/caregiver the hospice team other health care providers in a respectful professional and courteous manner.
• Acts as a community liaison providing community education on hospice philosophy and volunteer services.
• Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If breach occurs takes corrective action.

Requirements:

• Able to tolerate being physically active the entire working day.
• Able to provide appropriate level of assistance in emergency situations.
• Able to carry out fine motor and manual dexterity skills required to perform the job requirements.
• Demonstrates mental acuity and judgment skills to perform job requirements adequately and safely.
• Able to see and hear adequately to respond to auditory and visual needs of the job requirements.

Preferred:

• Baccalaureate or Masters Degree in Counseling Social Work Education or related field.
• Two years experience in the area of volunteerism death and dying bereavement or related area. Prefer previous exposure to hospice services.
• Excellent time management skills and communication skills.

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time positions) Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical Dental Vision and Life insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• 401(k) with Company match
• Vacation time Sick time Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Our Mission Our mission is to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered one patient at a time. We are committed to innovation clinical excellence and compassionate care—because outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.