What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Volunteer position at Lighthouse Hospice Care?
When curative treatments are no longer an option, hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. At Lighthouse Hospice, we believe every person deserves to spend their time surrounded by compassion and peace, wherever they call home.
Our approach supports not only physical comfort, but also emotional and spiritual well-being. Through skilled care, understanding, and presence, Lighthouse Hospice helps patients live each day fully and as comfortably as possible.
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Join the Lighthouse Hospice Team as a Volunteer! Currently seeking compassionate and caring team members. Volunteers make a REAL difference in individual's lives through companionship, socialization, and communication. Training and ongoing development is provided by the Volunteer Coordinator.
Volunteers are not paid employees and do not receive compensation for their time.
Patient Care Volunteers visit patients at their home on a weekly basis, or as needed. These visits are solely for companionship and socialization. Some examples of duties would include, but are not limited to, listening to music, conversing, assisting with a hobby, etc. Patient Care Volunteers also provide a positive, supportive, and respectful environment for the patient, family, and staff members.
Currently assisting individuals in the Chicago Western Suburbs.
Requirements
Our approach supports not only physical comfort, but also emotional and spiritual well-being. Through skilled care, understanding, and presence, Lighthouse Hospice helps patients live each day fully and as comfortably as possible.
,
Join the Lighthouse Hospice Team as a Volunteer! Currently seeking compassionate and caring team members. Volunteers make a REAL difference in individual's lives through companionship, socialization, and communication. Training and ongoing development is provided by the Volunteer Coordinator.
Volunteers are not paid employees and do not receive compensation for their time.
Patient Care Volunteers visit patients at their home on a weekly basis, or as needed. These visits are solely for companionship and socialization. Some examples of duties would include, but are not limited to, listening to music, conversing, assisting with a hobby, etc. Patient Care Volunteers also provide a positive, supportive, and respectful environment for the patient, family, and staff members.
Currently assisting individuals in the Chicago Western Suburbs.
Requirements
- Must have a valid driver’s license and automotive insurance, if traveling to make patient visits.
- Must be able to pass background check requirements.