Remarkable Hospice

About Us:At Remarkable Hospice, we believe hospice care is more than
a serviceits a calling. Every day, our team brings comfort, dignity, and
peace of mind to patients and families facing lifes most delicate moments.
With compassion at our core, we create a workplace where kindness leads, voices
are heard, and every role carries purpose. If youre looking to make a
difference in the lives of others while being part of a team that feels like
family, wed love to welcome you. **This is an unpaid, volunteer position** Job Summary:The Volunteer role involves providing support and assistance
to patients and their families in a hospice setting. Volunteers contribute to
the overall care and comfort of patients, help with various tasks, and provide
companionship. This position is essential in enhancing the quality of life for
patients and supporting the hospice care team. Essential Functions:
Provide
companionship and emotional support to patients.
Engage
in activities with patients, such as reading, talking, playing games, or
simply being present.
Assist
families with light household tasks or errands as needed.
Attend
required training sessions and ongoing educational programs.
Stay
informed about hospice policies, procedures, and best practices.
Maintain
accurate records of volunteer activities and hours.
Report
any significant observations or concerns to the Volunteer Program Manager
or assigned staff.
Provide
companionship to the clients and their families.
Provide
any feedback to Hospice Team members on any changes that may have
occurred.
Provide
a safe and comfortable environment for the client and family.
Provide
Support for the client and always respect their privacy and property.
Additional Responsibilities:
Assist
with office duties as needed.
Assist
with any outside projects such as health fairs or fund raisers or other
special projects.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Must
have patience and be a good listener as well as good communication skills.
Must
be dependable, flexible and understanding.
Age-Related Competencies:Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to
identify with clients needs. Information Management:Treats all information and data with strict confidentiality
and security. Minimum Position Qualifications:
Education:
High
School Diploma preferred.
Skills:
Must
be able to read and write and follow written and verbal instructions in
English.
License
/ Certification:
Drivers
license and proof of current auto liability insurance preferred.
Reliable
transportation
Environmental Conditions:Working in clients home under various conditions, possible
exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases. Needs the
ability to work flexible hours and travel locally. May have some exposure
to unpleasant weather. Must have Hepatitis profile. Working in the
office in a routine office environment. Physical Requirements:Sitting and standing is required. Occasional lifting,
pulling, carrying and pushing items up to 50 lbs. Requires the ability to
handle stressful conditions in a calm and courteous manner to meet the client
or employers needs. Requires good hand to eye coordination and excellent
problem solving. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.