Patient Care Volunteer

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JOB SUMMARY:
Serves as a member of the Hospice IDG. Provides volunteer services to assigned patients and
families.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational/Degree: High school graduate or GED, preferred.
Training/Licensure: Completes Hospice training program.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Willingness to work as a Hospice team member. Demonstrated
knowledge and well developed communication skills.
Experience: Previous experience with volunteering, grief and/or bereavement,
preferred.

JOB FACTORS:

Physical Requirements:
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to
function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Requires considerable
physical effort most of the day, including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing,
walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or
transferring of a 100-pound patient.

Mental Requirements:
Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available
and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be
able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

Working Conditions:
Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids
and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.

Transportation:
Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.