Companionship Hospice Volunteers

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The Volunteer serves as an additional support to patient and families dealing with a terminal illness and end -of -life issues. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including the provision of companionship and socialization to patients, or offering respite to stressed caregivers. Direct Care Volunteers may also make tuck in calls to patients and families. The may also help with little house keeping, meal preparation, pet care, assisting with plants, writing letters on the behalf of the patient, playing games, and reading.

* provide support

* Maintain regular communication with Volunteer Coordinator

* Perform duties within the established care plan

* Document and record hours of service and return Volunteer Visit Documentation Form to Volunteer Coordinator within a timely manner

* Notify Volunteer Coordinator if there is any change in situation that could affect patient care, a change in status, leave of absence or need for substitute volunteer

* Maintain Federal regulations related to privacy practices HIPAA

* Assure for compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.

* Participate in continuing education and training, including mandatory annual in- services