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Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Opportunities in and around Sacramento, Davis, Woodland, Roseville, Folsom , El Dorado Hills and Rancho Cordova Compassionate caring individuals are needed to provide companionship and relief to hospice patients and their families. Visiting with a patient can include reading, playing music, walking, assisting with activities, getting to know the patient, or just sitting by their bedside so they aren't alone. Talking with them and learning their life stories, documenting the stories and providing to family members, is another activity that you could be participating in. Visits can be made when the time works for you and the facility or patient. You will be matched with a patient/family that is within an acceptable distance from your home area. You will be required to undergo a background check, and a two step TB test (at no cost to you). State mandated hospice training(on-line) is required and provided free. General description: Serves as a member of the hospice team in meeting the needs of patients and families in the hospice program following a Plan of Care developed through collaboration by the hospice team, patient and caregivers. Volunteer services may include supportive patient/family care, clerical duties, or bereavement support. Serves under the direction/supervision of the Hospice Volunteer Services Supervisor. Qualifications: Completion of 8 hours of State mandated volunteer training through Hospice Relias Volunteer Training, End-of-Life Specialist certification or equivalent to be assessed and determined by the Dignity Health Hospice Volunteer Services Supervisor. Training is free of charge. Meeting all requirements of Dignity Health Employee Health screening and clearance for duty, including but not limited to initial health appraisal, vaccinations, and annual PPD testing. Compliance with maintaining these requirements. Current California Drivers License or ID Proof of auto insurance Availability of operating motor vehicle Knowledge of: Hospice care and philosophy Principles of death and dying Effective communication skills Role of the volunteer in hospice program Principles of grief and bereavement Accountabilities and Job-Related Competencies: Follows all Dignity Health Policies and Procedures Maintains confidentiality of protected health information Communicates effectively with terminally ill patients/families Works as a member of the hospice team and reports urgent needs of the patient and family to the appropriate team members. Keeps hospice volunteer services supervisor informed of patient/family status as appropriate Able to take direction from the hospice team Responds appropriately to unexpected occurrences or emergencies with patients/families Communicates with appropriate staff any concerns re: patient/family Maintains appropriate personal boundaries in the relationship with the patient, family and hospice team Maintain appropriate and timely documentation Ability to provide respectful care to patients and families with diverse backgrounds, race, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and culture Keeps established time commitment to the patients and notifies supervisor if unable or if time commitment changes Willingness to learn about different cultures As appropriate, provides companionship, support, and respite care to terminally ill patients and their families Maintain all mandatory training and in service requirements Willingness to make a one year commitment of one hundred volunteer hours (2 hours per week) Attend a minimum of 3 hospice volunteer meetings per year Adheres to safety standards and practices universal precautions
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
COVID vaccination is a requirement to serve as a volunteer. Compassionate caring individuals and their dog are needed to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families. Visiting with a patient can include allowing the patient to hold the dog or just sitting bedside and allowing them to pet the animal. Visits can be made when the time works for you and the facility or patient. You will be matched with a patient/family that is within an acceptable distance from your home area. You will be required to undergo a background check, and a two step TB test (at no cost to you). State mandated hospice training(on-line) is required and provided free. General description: Serves as a member of the hospice team in meeting the needs of patients and families in the hospice program following a Plan of Care developed through collaboration by the hospice team, patient and caregivers. Volunteers may, along with his/her dog, provide companionship and support, as well as hospital visitation to Hospice patient/families as needed, both active patients, as well as families in bereavement Serves under the direction/supervision of the Hospice Volunteer Services Supervisor. Qualifications: Completion of 8 hours of volunteer training through the Hospice Relias Volunteer Training, End-of-Life Specialist certification, or equivalent to be assessed and determined by the Dignity Health Hospice Volunteer Services Supervisor. Meets all requirements of Dignity Health Employee Health screening and clearance for duty, including but not limited to initial health appraisal, vaccinations, and annual PPD testing. Must have a Therapy Pet or Canine Good Citizen Certification. Must provide proof of liability insurance, if visiting hospice patients Mercy Hospice will reimburse. Compliance with maintaining these requirements. Current California Drivers License or ID. Proof of auto insurance. Availability of operating motor vehicle. Must commit to 100 hours of volunteer service (2 hours per week). Must attend 4 Volunteer Meetings per year. Current CPR certification recommended but not required. The volunteer must have highly developed dog-training and handling skills. He/she must exhibit a strong bond with his/her dog, as well as an understanding of basic animal behavior. Current registration with either Pet Partners (r) Therapy Animal Program, Therapy Dogs Incorporated or Canine Good Citizen Certification Knowledge of: Hospice care and philosophy Principles of death and dying Effective communication skills Role of the volunteer in hospice program Principles of grief and bereavement Accountabilities and Job-Related Competencies: Follows all Dignity Health Policies and Procedures Maintains confidentiality of protected health information Communicates effectively with terminally ill patients/families Works as a member of the hospice team and reports urgent needs of the patient and family to the appropriate team members Keeps hospice Volunteer Services Supervisor informed of patient/family status as appropriate Ability to take direction from the hospice team Responds appropriately to unexpected occurrences or emergencies with patients/families Communicates with appropriate staff any concerns re: patient/family Maintains appropriate personal boundaries in the relationship with the patient, family and hospice team Maintains appropriate and timely documentation. Ability to provide respectful care to patients and families with diverse backgrounds, race, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and culture Keeps established time commitment to the patients and notifies supervisor if unable or if time commitment changes Willingness to learn about different cultures Maintains all mandatory training and in service requirements. Willingly accepts patient assignments and make regular visits as arranged Willingness to make a one year commitment Attends a minimum of 4 hospice volunteer meetings per year Adheres to safety standards and practices universal precautions ANIMALS All dogs must have current registration with either Pet Partners (r) Therapy Animal Program, Therapy Dogs Incorporated or Canine Good Citizen Certification. Be one year of age or older. Pass annual medical screening with their veterinarian. Dogs must pass behavioral screening tests conducted by SOUL evaluator. All dogs must be free of external and internal parasites. Demonstrates proficiency in basic obedience. All dogs must be current on all vaccinations. Toenails must be trimmed and filed smooth prior to each visit. All dogs must be bathed and thoroughly brushed within 24 hours of visit. Receives and wears volunteer uniform (scarf and ID badge). Dogs exhibiting signs of stress during visit will discontinue visit and be removed. Barking or boisterous behavior will not be permitted.
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
General description: Telephone Support volunteers serve as members of the hospice team and are responsible for placing calls to patient/family members to provide reassurance and education about hospice services as well as identify and report urgent needs of the patient's. Calls are made on Mondays 9:00 am-12:00 pm or Thursdays 9:00 am -12:00 pm. Qualifications: Completion of 8 hours of volunteer training through the Hospice Relias Volunteer Training, End-of-Life Specialist certification, or equivalent to be assessed and determined by the Dignity Health Hospice Volunteer Services Supervisor. Completion of Telephone Support Orientation. Able to speak clearly and communicate with a population who may have hearing loss. Meeting all requirements of Dignity Health Employee Health screening and clearance for duty, including but not limited to initial health appraisal, vaccinations, and annual PPD testing. Compliance with maintaining these requirements. Knowledge of: Hospice care and philosophy Principles of death and dying Effective communication skills Role of the volunteer in hospice program Principles of grief and bereavement Basic knowledge of office equipment (copiers, telephone and fax machine) Accountabilities and Job-Related Competencies: Ability to come into the office Mondays 9:00 am-12:00 pm or Fridays 9:00 am -12:00 pm Follows all Dignity Health Policies and Procedures Maintains confidentiality of protected health information Excellent telephone and customer service skills. Able to take direction from the Volunteer Services Supervisor or designee Responds appropriately to unexpected occurrences or emergencies with patients/families Maintains appropriate personal boundaries in the relationship with the patient, family and hospice team. Maintain appropriate and timely documentation Ability to provide respectful listening to patients and families with diverse backgrounds, race, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and culture. Willingness to learn about different cultures Maintain all mandatory training and in service requirements. Willingness to make a one year commitment of 100 hours of volunteer hours (2 hours per week). Attend a minimum of 4 hospice volunteer meetings per year. Adheres to ergonomic safety standards.
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Carmichael, CA 95608
COVID vaccination is a requirement to serve as a volunteer. Compassionate caring individuals are needed to provide companionship to hospital patients. Visits can be made when the time works for you, the hospital, and the patient. All visits will be made to Mercy San Juan Hospital. You will be required to undergo a background check, and a two step TB test (at no cost to you). State mandated hospice training(on-line) is required and provided free. General description: Serves as a member of the hospital team in meeting the needs of patients and families in the hospital program following a Plan of Care developed through collaboration by the hospital team, patient and caregivers. Volunteers may, along with his/her dog, provide companionship and support, as well as hospital visitation to patient/families as needed, both active patients. Serves under the direction/supervision of the Hospice Volunteer Services Supervisor. Qualifications: Completion of volunteer training orientation through the Hospital Volunteer Program, or equivalent to be assessed and determined by the Dignity Health Hospice Volunteer Services Supervisor. Meets all requirements of Dignity Health Employee Health screening and clearance for duty, including but not limited to initial health appraisal, vaccinations, and annual PPD testing. Must have a Therapy Pet or Canine Good Citizen Certification. Must provide proof of liability insurance, if visiting hospital patients hospital will reimburse. Compliance with maintaining these requirements. Must commit to 100 hours of volunteer service (2 hours per week). Must attend 4 Volunteer Meetings per year. The volunteer must have highly developed dog-training and handling skills. He/she must exhibit a strong bond with his/her dog, as well as an understanding of basic animal behavior. Current registration with either Pet Partners (r) Therapy Animal Program, Therapy Dogs Incorporated or Canine Good Citizen Certification* Knowledge of: Effective communication skills Role of the volunteer in hospital program Accountabilities and Job-Related Competencies: Follows all Dignity Health Policies and Procedures Maintains confidentiality of protected health information Communicates effectively with patients/families Works as a member of the hospital team and reports urgent needs of the patient and family to the appropriate team members Keeps hospice Volunteer Services Supervisor informed of patient/family status as appropriate Ability to take direction from the hospital team Responds appropriately to unexpected occurrences or emergencies with patients/families Communicates with appropriate staff any concerns re: patient/family Maintains appropriate personal boundaries in the relationship with the patient, family and hospital team Maintains appropriate and timely documentation. Ability to provide respectful care to patients and families with diverse backgrounds, race, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and culture Keeps established time commitment to the patients and notifies supervisor if unable or if time commitment changes Willingness to learn about different cultures Maintains all mandatory training and in service requirements. Willingly accepts patient assignments and make regular visits as arranged Willingness to make a one year commitment of 100 volunteer hours (2 hours per week) Attends a minimum of 4 hospice volunteer meetings per year Adheres to safety standards and practices universal precautions ANIMALS All dogs must have current registration with either Pet Partners (r) Therapy Animal Program, Therapy Dogs Incorporated or Canine Good Citizen Certification. Be one year of age or older. Pass annual medical screening with their veterinarian. Dogs must pass behavioral screening tests conducted by SOUL evaluator. All dogs must be free of external and internal parasites. Demonstrates proficiency in basic obedience. All dogs must be current on all vaccinations. Toenails must be trimmed and filed smooth prior to each visit. All dogs must be bathed and thoroughly brushed within 24 hours of visit. Receives and wears volunteer uniform (scarf and ID badge). Dogs exhibiting signs of stress during visit will discontinue visit and be removed. Barking or boisterous behavior will not be permitted.
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
COVID vaccination a requirement to serve as a volunteer. General Description: Provide clerical assistance to the hospice staff as needed. Responsible to Volunteer Services Supervisor although may be supervised by the department assigned. Business hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am -5:00 pm. Qualifications: Recommended but not required, completion of volunteer training through the Hospice Relias Volunteer training or equivalent to be assessed and determined by the Dignity Health Hospice Volunteer Services Supervisor. Desire to assist Hospice with office duties Meeting all requirements of Dignity Health Employee Health screening and clearance for duty, including but not limited to initial health appraisal, vaccinations, and annual PPD testing. Compliance with maintaining these requirements. Knowledge of: Role of office volunteer in a hospice program Alpha and Numeric sorting and filing Basic knowledge of office equipment - copiers, faxes, Excellent telephone, customer service skills Ability to: Follow directions of the Volunteer Services Supervisor for specific office tasks Maintain confidentiality of patient records. Physical factors: Physically able to walk, stand, sit, stoop, and lift. Good manual dexterity Visual and auditory acuity
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
