Certified Aromatherapist - Volunteer Position Description

Position Title: Certified Aromatherapist-Volunteer

General Position Description

The Care Team Hospice is looking for a volunteer certified aromatherapist. If you feel called to a career helping people in hospice care with aromatherapy, we would love to get in contact with you! This is such a special calling and gift you can offer to the world. Whether the patient is going through an end-of-life transition, is in chronic pain, have lost their sense of who they are, dealing with emotional imbalances, struggling with depression or anxiety. Aromatherapy can help to improve an individual’s quality of life.

Basic Qualifications:

• Certified Aromatherapist
• Knowledge of the history of oils, safety measures, and the healing properties of oils
• Compassionate & knowledgeable about therapeutic application, and have an empathetic temperament
• Complete volunteer training course
• Complete application and undergo interview with Volunteer Coordinator
• Complete criminal background check
• Complete TB test or TB health questionnaire
• Wear I.D. badge while representing The Care Team Hospice
• Maintain patient confidentiality in all matters and sign confidentiality agreement
• Ability to maintain agreed time commitment and to notify Volunteer Coordinator of changes in availability, including absences or illness

Tasks May Include:

• Identify appropriate treatment plans for each patient
• Prepare blends of oils
• Administer oils and provide emotional support