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Aromatherapy Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Hospice of the Chesapeake
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POSITION SUMMARY
To provide Aromatherapy/Aroma touch to Hospice of the Chesapeake patients and their family members and Chesapeake Life Center clients.
RESPONSIBILITES & FUNCTIONS
* Complete Aromatherapy Training with Hospice of the Chesapeake
* Respond to requests for Aromatherapy; once matched contact the family within 24 hours to coordinate visit
* Arrive on time for scheduled visits; have positive interaction with those receiving service
* Complete volunteer visit progress notes within 24 hours of each visit
* Notify Volunteer Services of weekly schedule availability, as well as scheduled visits
* Attend at least one in-service training session annually
* Complete all required documentation annually (HIPAA/Patient Rights/PPD/Flu Shot)
* Contact Hospice of the Chesapeake Triage immediately to report: incidents, uncontrolled pain, breathing
problems, falls or any other concerns
RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by: Volunteer Services Manager
Volunteers Supervised: None
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum education: Hospice of the Chesapeake Patient Care Training
Required licensure or certification: Certification and/or training in Aromatherapy
Minimum experience: Must have enough experience to be comfortable in providing Aromatherapy in various circumstances
Skills required: Dependability, flexibility, and an understanding of hospice philosophy
Physical demands: Can be emotional, and stressful
Equipment needed: None
Working conditions: May be exposed to infectious and contagious agents. Travel and home visits required
Roles, Responsibilities, Expectations
As a Medicare-certified hospice, we are mandated to include Volunteers as an important part of our organization. We are required to have at least 5% of our patient service hours provided by Volunteers.
Every year our Volunteers provide thousands of hours of service for our patients. The value of time is priceless in the eyes of our patients and their families.
Volunteer tasks can be patient related or non-patient related.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or other positions within our Volunteer Department, please contact a member of our team at 443-837-1508 or through email at joinus@hospicechesapeake.org
To learn more about Hospice of the Chesapeake, you can visit our website at http://www.hospicechesapeake.org/
More opportunities with Hospice of the Chesapeake
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hospice of the Chesapeake
Location:
John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122, US
Mission Statement
Caring for life throughout the journey with illness and loss.
Description
Hospice of the Chesapeake was founded in 1979 provides physical, psycho-social, spiritual and grief support to patients and families living with an advanced illness or those suffering the loss of a loved one.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9500 Medical DriveLargo, MD 20774
DATE POSTED
January 17, 2023
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- People Skills
- Elder care
- Cosmetology
- Hospice Care
- Stylist
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training