Reiki Volunteers Needed

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DESCRIPTION

The Reiki Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by performing
Reiki to facilitate the body’s "relaxation response". Provision of Reiki may promote a reduction in
anxiety, muscle tension, or pain, and can promote wellness and a greater sense of well-being. The Reiki
volunteer may only perform Reiki to the head, neck, shoulders, arms and below the groin. Visits may
occur in the patient’s home or in a professional care setting. All care provided by the Reiki Volunteer is
outlined in the Volunteer Care Plan and agreed upon by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).

QUALIFICATIONS

The Reiki Volunteer must have an understanding of Hospice Philosophy and possess the ability to
actively listen and communicate compassionately with patients, families and caregivers. He/ she must
have access to reliable transportation. Additionally, he/ she must:

1. Be at least 18 years of age
2. Be certified as a Level I, Level II or Level III (Master) Reiki Practitioner and have at least 1 year
active, certified experience.
3. Satisfactorily completed all requirements to serve as a Direct Care Volunteer (a copy of the
Direct Care Volunteer Job Description must be signed and maintained in the Volunteer Personnel
File in addition to the Reiki Therapy Volunteer Job Description)
4. Satisfactorily complete Reiki Volunteer Competency Checklist
5. Successfully complete the Direct Care Volunteer Orientation