Direct Patient Hospice Volunteer

Position Title: Hospice Volunteer

Location: Corus Health and Hospice

Position Summary: Hospice volunteers provide compassionate support and companionship to patients and their families facing terminal illnesses. They offer emotional support, practical assistance, and companionship to enhance the quality of life for patients in their final stages. Volunteers work under the guidance of the Hospice Volunteer Coordinator and adhere to the organization's policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Companionship: Spend quality time with patients, engaging in conversation, reading, playing games, or simply providing a comforting presence.

Emotional Support: Offer a listening ear and provide emotional support to patients and their families as they navigate the challenges of terminal illness and end-of-life care.

Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Help patients with basic tasks such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, running errands, or accompanying them to appointments.

Respite Care: Provide temporary relief to primary caregivers by staying with the patient to allow family members to take a break or attend to their own needs.

Legacy Projects: Assist patients in creating memory books, recording life stories, or engaging in activities that help them leave a legacy for their loved ones.

Qualifications:

Compassionate and empathetic demeanor.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect patients' privacy.

Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to fulfilling volunteer duties as scheduled.

Completion of hospice volunteer training program (provided by the hospice organization).

Time Commitment: Flexible scheduling; volunteers are typically asked to commit to a minimum of 1-4 hours per week, with the option to increase involvement based on availability.

Training: Completion of hospice volunteer training program, which covers topics such as the philosophy of hospice care, communication skills, grief and loss, and practical caregiving techniques.

Benefits:

Fulfilling experience providing meaningful support to individuals and families during a challenging time.

Opportunities for personal growth and development through training and hands-on experience.

Recognition and appreciation from patients, families, and hospice staff.

Certificate of completion and reference letter provided upon request.

How to Apply: Interested individuals should complete an application form available on the Hospice Volunteer - Corus Health (workable.com) or contact the volunteer coordinator at 505-259-2067 for more information.

This is not a paid position; Hospice Volunteers do no give medications or perform other nursing duties.

*Driver's License, a background check, Tuberculosis Testing (TB), and Opportunity specific training are required for this role, as it is in direct contact with patients and families, and they are provided by Corus Health. *