Hospice Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Ascension at Home Hospice / Ministry Home Care - Hospice Services
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Hospice is about living each day to the fullest. It's about helping individuals dying of terminal illness live each day in a pain-free environment, with dignity and peace. As a hospice volunteer, you can be a part of this incredible journey. For more information on volunteering, contact us at 1-800-643-4463.
Service Title: Hospice Volunteer
Department: Hospice Program
Reports To: Volunteer/Community Outreach Coordinator (V/COC)
Supervised By: Volunteer/Community Outreach Coordinator or Assigned Designee
Basic Requirements:
1. Commitment to Ministry Home Care - Hospice Services.
2. Genuine interest in people and an ability to accept individual human differences.
3. Varied skills of a professional and/or non-professional level.
4. At least 18 years of age if serving in patient homes.
5. Willing to serve others in a volunteer capacity.
6. Polite, courteous and cooperative communication skills.
7. Compliance with infection control policies.
8. Maintains patient confidentiality.
9. Logs and submits volunteer hours regularly.
10. Completes patient care charting per Medicare standards.
Training Required:
1. Completes the hospice volunteer orientation training program.
2. Completes training for specific areas of service in which he/she is interested and skilled.
3. Regular attendance of volunteer meetings/inservices to meet competency standards.
Service Summary
The role of the hospice volunteer is to serve hospice services and/or hospice patients without monetary compensation in a variety of tasks, for which he/she is trained.
1. Serves on a regular basis according to the needs of the agency and its staff and commits himself/herself to a mutually established schedule and task assignment(s).
2. May serve as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team in hospice services.
3. May also serve in fundraising, clerical assistance, and general support functions to the agency or staff according to needs and each volunteer’s talents and interests.
4. Works under the direction of the Hospice Volunteer/Community Outreach Coordinator and/or staff person to whom he/she is assigned.
5. Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Hospice Volunteer/Community Outreach Coordinator.
More opportunities with Ascension at Home Hospice / Ministry Home Care - Hospice Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Ascension at Home Hospice / Ministry Home Care - Hospice Services
Location:
111 E Davenport Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501, US
Mission Statement
Mission Rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer, we commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. Our Catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually-centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. We are advocates for a compassionate and just society through our actions and our words. Vision We envision a strong, vibrant Catholic health ministry in the United States which will lead to the transformation of healthcare. We will ensure service that is committed to health and well-being for our communities and that responds to the needs of individuals throughout the life cycle. We will expand the role of laity, in both leadership and sponsorship, to ensure a Catholic health ministry in the future.
Description
Values
Service of the poor: Generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need
Reverence: Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life
Integrity: Inspiring trust through personal leadership
Wisdom: Integrating excellence and stewardship
Creativity: Courageous innovation
Dedication: Affirming the hope and joy of our ministry
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
111 E Davenport StreetRhinelander, WI 54501
DATE POSTED
August 9, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training