What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bereavement/Grief Support Volunteer position at Interim HealthCare Inc.?
Make a significant difference in the lives of individuals receiving hospice care and their families by becoming a volunteer with Interim HealthCare. We offer rewarding opportunities to share your empathy and support during this critical time.
Hospice is an integrated program of medical, spiritual, and social care for terminally ill patients in their last six months of life. It is founded on the belief that the final stage of life should be lived with the greatest degree of comfort and dignity possible. We believe in enhancing the quality of life when quantity is limited and respecting patient decisions to forgo extraordinary measures meant only to prolong life. Interim Hospice & Palliative Care, in partnership with the patient, family, professionals, and trained volunteers, enables the patient to remain as free as possible from suffering and distressing symptoms of disease. Our team approach provides the best possible care to patients and their families during the last phase of life’s journey.
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Duties Bereavement volunteers perform duties in the following areas Provide regular contact to caregivers by telephone calls or visits during the 13 months following the death of a patient as indicated in the individual plan of care. Assist the bereaved during the holidays, anniversaries and special occasions in a personalized way. Help plan and participate in the annual Memorial Service. Assist Bereavement Coordinator Qualifications The volunteer must have patience, compassion, flexibility and good active listening skills are needed. Bereavement Volunteers need to be able to establish and maintain boundaries. The volunteer must be able to put the patient's interests first. Being well grounded and possessing good common sense are important.
Watch our video to learn more One Veteran's Hospice Story
Hospice is an integrated program of medical, spiritual, and social care for terminally ill patients in their last six months of life. It is founded on the belief that the final stage of life should be lived with the greatest degree of comfort and dignity possible. We believe in enhancing the quality of life when quantity is limited and respecting patient decisions to forgo extraordinary measures meant only to prolong life. Interim Hospice & Palliative Care, in partnership with the patient, family, professionals, and trained volunteers, enables the patient to remain as free as possible from suffering and distressing symptoms of disease. Our team approach provides the best possible care to patients and their families during the last phase of life’s journey.
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Duties Bereavement volunteers perform duties in the following areas Provide regular contact to caregivers by telephone calls or visits during the 13 months following the death of a patient as indicated in the individual plan of care. Assist the bereaved during the holidays, anniversaries and special occasions in a personalized way. Help plan and participate in the annual Memorial Service. Assist Bereavement Coordinator Qualifications The volunteer must have patience, compassion, flexibility and good active listening skills are needed. Bereavement Volunteers need to be able to establish and maintain boundaries. The volunteer must be able to put the patient's interests first. Being well grounded and possessing good common sense are important.
Watch our video to learn more One Veteran's Hospice Story