Fillmore Hospice Volunteer

Job Description:

Hospice volunteers are needed to provide patient/ family assistance. Volunteers will interact directly with patients and families to offer support and will visit patient homes and run errands in the community.

Essential job responsibilities:

Potential responsibilities include including companionship, running errands, helping to compete unfinished business, meal preparation, other household tasks, contacting surviving family members to provide bereavement support, contacting social workers or bereavement coordinators if concerns are identified, etc. Office support responsibilities include general office, clerical assistance, participating in public relations activities and fundraising activities. Volunteers are expected to utilize effective communication skills with all patients, families, and staff. Maintain ongoing communication with the Volunteer Coordinator regarding patient/family needs, frequency of patient/family contact and services provided. Volunteers provide respite for primary caregiver and family members.

Hospice volunteers are expected to complete their assignment until the patient death or discharge.

 

Minimum qualifications:

Good verbal and written English language skills, bilingual skills helpful

Good listening skills and ability to follow instructions

Positive interpersonal skills. Responsible and service orientated

Sensitive to patients, family, and guests in varying circumstances

Ability to stay calm in stressful situations

Physical Requirements:

No Additional Description Available

Location:

Homecare - Fillmore

Work City:

Fillmore

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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.