What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Volunteer position at VNA Care?
Hospice Volunteer
You can make a difference as a Hospice Volunteer.
Hours needed: weekdays during the daytime
A Hospice Volunteer plays a vital role in providing compassionate care and support to patients and their families during a challenging and emotional time. Bring your unique talents and skills to patients in your community.
Position Summary: Provides compassionate care and support for terminally ill patients and their families.
Functions & Responsibilities:
- Makes home visits and phone calls to patients and families. Activities may include respite care, companionship, recreation, shopping, light household chores and light meal preparation.
- Acts as an advocate and educator for the patient and family.
- Maintains scheduled visits in a consistent manner.
- Acts as liaison between volunteer coordinator, nursing staff, patient, patients family and other disciplines.
- Is aware of role as Agency representative in the community, fosters good community relations through attainment of customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- Compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental demeanor.
- Ability to listen and offer support in a sensitive and respectful manner.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Reliable and able to commit to the agreed upon schedule with the hospice team.
- Previous experience with volunteering, healthcare, or caregiving is beneficial but not required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to professional standards.
- Must complete required background check and volunteer training.
About VNA Care:
VNA Care is one of the Commonwealth's largest home health and hospice providers, serving more than 200 communities in Eastern and Central Massachusetts. Our nonprofit includes VNA Care Network, VNA of Boston, VNA Hospice & Palliative Care, and At Home Private Care. Working together, we provide a full range of home health, palliative, hospice, private care, and community services to patients with a wide range of health care needs. VNA Care focuses on promoting the health and wellbeing of patients and families by providing high-quality, cost-effective health care to vulnerable individuals in their homes, assisted living facilities, and other settings.