Spiritual Volunteer for Hospice Program
ORGANIZATION: Compassus Hospice - Western Ohio
Please visit the new page to apply.
Serving the Cincinnati area in homes, nursing homes, assisted living homes and hospitals.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The hospice chaplain or spiritual volunteer is a hospice-trained individual who provides spiritual support to patients and their families. He/she may be a priest, minister, rabbi or other individual with any experience in spiritual support. The hospice volunteer is not intended to replace the patient’s own clergy, but to provide spiritual support.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All duties and responsibilities require professionalism, sound judgment, and effective
communication skills.
1. Provides spiritual support in matters relating to patient and family care.
2. Submits written reports of all contacts with the hospice patient and family or of any
volunteer activity, in a timely manner.
3. Acts as liaison with the clerical community to interpret the needs of the hospice patient
and family, and helps recruit clerical volunteers for the hospice.
4. Supports the patient and family in working through the stages of death, grief and
bereavement.
5. Maintains respect for the family’s environment and belief systems, and remains
nondiscriminatory regarding age, race, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental
disability, and other personal matters.
Please Call: Bridget Lewis 937-272-1349
We need you!
More opportunities with Compassus Hospice - Western Ohio
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Compassus Hospice - Western Ohio
Location:
4434 Carver Woods Drive, Suite 115, Blue Ash, OH 45242, US
Mission Statement
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide compassionate, individualized end of life service to patients and families.
Description
Compassus Hospice - Western Ohio serves Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus and surrounding communities providing end of life care.
At the heart of hospice is the belief that everyone has the right to dignity and freedom from pain at the end of life.
That's why Compassus creates personalized care plans, giving patients the specific care they need and deserve.
Hospice is a service brought to the patient wherever they live. We focus on reducing physical and emotional suffering during the final stages of illness, and increases the quality of life for patients, their families and loved ones.
Volunteers typically travel 5-20 miles from their home or work addresses to visits patients 2-4X a month.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Cincinnati and surrounding areas....Cincinnati, OH 45242
DATE POSTED
August 23, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-6 Hours a month as needed