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3 people are interested
Spanish Speaking Volunteers Needed!
ORGANIZATION: Maxcare Hospice
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3 people are interested
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Patient/Family Services Volunteer provides various services as needed or requested to patients and their families including supportive care, comfort, and caregiver relief.
FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Initiates and maintains contact with assigned patient/family.
Offers various forms of assistance, comfort measure, supportive services, including reading to and writing for patient, sitting at bedside, especially during dying process and caregiver relief for families.
Assists patients and families to cope with problems of terminal illness and death; helps them to express feelings and concerns.
Completes written reports of contact and submits to the Volunteer Coordinator.
Refers to the Volunteer Coordinator any immediate needs, problems or concerns.
Attends on-going education programs and peer support groups, as requested.
Continues to provide emotional support to family during bereavement as appropriate or recommend bereavement follow-up by others.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the position as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that maybe inherent in the position.
Qualifications and Skills
REPORTSTO: Volunteer Coordinator
SUPERVISES: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of hospice volunteer training program.
Credentials: None
Experience: None
Core Competencies: Ability to deal with death and dying comfortably and demonstrate good listening skills. Willing to participate in on-going programs and peer support groups. Make a time commitment of one year to serve a minimum of two hours a week as needed.
Other: Valid drivers license and auto insurance
Job Type: Internship
Qualification Questions
Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
Read the article below and contact Aubrey for more information: (714) 489-3337 or aubrey.calderon@247cah.com
https://students-residents.aamc.org/choosing-medical-career/article/five-ways-gain-experience-without-shadowing/
More opportunities with Maxcare Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Maxcare Hospice
Location:
13800 Arizona st. Suite 201, Westminster, CA 92683, US
Mission Statement
To provide the highest individualized service that supports patients and families physically, emotionally and spiritually, emphasizing comfort and dignity, allowing patients to remain independent for as long as possible and in familiar surroundings.
Description
Maxcare Hospice- Hospice is a highly motivated team of clinical professionals on a mission to provide comfort for our patient's and families on service. We are pround to go the extra mile when time is precious. If you are looking for an opportunity to get directly involved in changing lives, consider joining the most compassionate and clinically advanced hospice team in Southern California. We have earned our stars with Medicare (5 star highest ranking) as well as the Veterans Administration (VA), for doing our part as a "We Honor Veterans" partner.
Our volunteers serve as an integral part of the interdisciplinary group in various settings, providing companionship for the patient and sometimes family members. They offer bereavement and administrative support as well as music and pet therapy. Whatever your skill level, we would love to talk with you. Veterans strongly encouraged to apply, as are bi-lingual, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese and Farsi candidates.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
13800 Arizona St.Westminster, CA 92683
DATE POSTED
December 26, 2018
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Case Work / Management
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Nursing
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2 Hours a Month
- Pass a background check and TB test (We Provide)