CARIS Patient Hospice Volunteer

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YOU ARE INVITED TO
BECOME A HOSPICE
PATIENT VOLUNTEER
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CHANGE LIVES
GIVE HOPE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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WE SERVE: CANNON
RUTHERFORD
& WILSON COUNTIES

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE SOMEONE'S DAY
& MAKE YOURS A LITTLE BRIGHTER?

Our goal is to create a rewarding, beneficial and supportive experience for all involved in the volunteer program.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN VOLUNTEERING WITH CARIS HEALTHCARE:

• Flexible times that fit your schedule
• Match you with a patient in your designated travel area
• Learn about the Hospice Philosophy
• Use your skills in a productive way while learning new skills, too
• Find purpose & connect with your community
• Training and on-going support
• Education on the Bereavement Process
• Support from Hospice Team & Volunteer Coordinator
• Easy Timekeeping Process
• Credit for TN Promise or Community Service Requirements

Some examples of how our Volunteers MAKE A DIFFERENCE in a Patient's Day:

• Take action on their TMIT's (Three Most Important Things) to make their day
• Sit with, hold space and listen to a patient’s concerns
• Being a comforting and supportive presence
• Engaging in the patient’s hobbies; work a puzzle, play a board game or discuss current events
• Writing down memories for the patient or helping with correspondence
• Sharing insights or needs of the patient to the hospice team/facility
• Encouraging the patient to tell their life story, reminisce and ask questions
• Providing respite for the caregiver to take care of themselves
• Celebrating Holidays, Anniversaries, Pinning Ceremonies and/or Birthdays
• Reading, singing, watching TV and/or pray with patient
• Decorate a patient's room
• Attend visitations or funerals to support caregiver & families

Note: It is important to know that hospice volunteers are never asked to do something they are not comfortable doing.

REQUIRMENTS:

1. Volunteer Application and Background Consent Form
2. Background Check
3. TB Test Series (CARIS covers the cost) performed at Concentra
4. Orientation, average 2 hours
5. Cornerstone Training- Online training videos and resources
6. Valid Drivers License
7. Current Automobile Insurance

Overview of the Volunteer Onboarding Process:

1. Respond to this posting
2. Fill out a Volunteer Application & Background Consent Form
3. Speak to Volunteer Coordinator/return applications
4. Background check is then completed
5. Set up Orientation Training
6. TB Test #1- Visit Concentra, Monday or Tuesday for test and return for the reading later that week
7. Start on-line Cornerstone training
8. Attend Orientation- average 2 hr. training. *Share your preferences, expectations and goals for volunteering
9. TB Test #2- (2) weeks later. repeat same steps as #6
10. Match w patient, set up time to meet patient with the Volunteer Coordinator. You will set up visit schedule w patient/caregiver/Volunteer Coordinator
11. Turn in Timesheets weekly
12. Make a difference is someone's life & have a meaningful experience

Another way to start the Volunteer process:
Volunteer At Caris (office.com)

"No Act of Kindness,
No Matter How Small,
Is Ever Wasted."

-Asesop-