Vigil Companion - PRN

PRN Vigil Companion – Hospice Services

Location: Leawood, MO
Status: Hourly | Non-Exempt

About Us

We are proud to offer end of life vigil presence for our patients, families, and the facilities we serve. If you have a passion for providing positive and compassionate presence to those who are at the end of their life, consider joining our vigil team! Elevate is seeking a responsible and dedicated candidate to join our team of Vigil Companions to serve the greater Kansas City area. The perfect candidate will be someone who can provide a calm presence and has the ability to listen to and support family members as their loved one is at the end of life. Our Vigil Companions come along-side patients and families to offer presence, reassurance, and peace. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference for others at the end of life!

This Vigil Companion will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Primary responsibility is to provide support to patients, families, and facilities by providing end of life vigil presence at bedside in either a home or nursing home setting

• Provides compassionate bedside presence for patients who are deemed to be vigil appropriate/end of life by RN

• Supports families through listening, educating, and by providing hospice presence as patient is actively dying

• Collaborates with facility to ensure patient comfort, care, and support

• Provides presence after death to support family and facility prior to funeral home arrival

• At times, Vigil Companions may provide caregiver relief for families who need to step away from bedside

• Reports any changes in resident's/patient's condition to the Hospice Nurse and, if in a facility, to the facility nurse
• Assists or reminds the patient to take medication, in compliance with regulations of appropriate regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Professional Experience:

• No experience necessary but 1 year, preferred
• Must be willing to travel
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Please note: Legacy Hospice is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required, including testing for marijuana.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work in a mission-driven organization
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
• Mileage reimbursement
• Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families every day

If you’re passionate about hospice care and believe in the power of volunteers, we invite you to join our team.