Hospice Volunteer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Hospice Volunteer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in volunteer support groups and/or educational inservices;
- Serves the patient and family/caregiver under guidance of Volunteer Coordinator and Case Manager or as part of the administrative team;
- Provides availability on a regular basis and/or keeping with the patient and family/caregiver needs;
- Documents as educated and instructed maintaining confidentiality;
- Assignment of other duties (as needed) directed by the Volunteer Coordinator;
- Participates in qualify assessment performance improvement teams and activities;
- Participates in interdisciplinary group meetings, as appropriate;
- Meets all health requirements set by Progressive Hospice Care;
- Participates in general orientation;
- Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator.
Requirements:
- Successful completion of the hospice’s volunteer training and orientation program;
- Ability to work within the interdisciplinary group;
- Mature individual, supportive of the hospice concept, comfortable with his/her own spirituality and willing to serve others in a volunteer capacity;
- Previous volunteer experience may be helpful.