Hospice Volunteer (unpaid) - VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Inc

ABOUT VNA & HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION

Based in Vermont, we are a non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License and Current Auto Insurance
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment driver record, criminal, adult and child abuse background check/review required

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Volunteer functions encompass those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that are critical and fundamental to the volunteer position and comprise the means of accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives.
• Assists team with patient care in accordance with the plan of care.
• Provides needed services to patients/families and as outlined in the Hospice Volunteer Handbook (e.g. companionship, shopping, respite, etc.)
• Makes a time commitment of 2-4 hours each week as schedule permits.
• Provides notification when a substitute is needed.
• Uses listening skills effectively to provide emotional support to the patient/family.
• Reports and/or records any changes in the patient's condition or environment to the Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator, case manager, or other appropriate team member.
• Provides accurate, timely, and objective documentation of volunteer activity.
• Submits annual mandatory paper to maintain active status as a volunteer.
• Attends scheduled rehearsals and assigned bed-side or community presentations (if applicable)
• Is able to demonstrate competency requirements and attends educational in-services and workshops as schedule permits.
• Accountable for and expected to integrate VNAHSR's HEALTH Matters values into the execution of the essential functions of their volunteer work.