[Hiring] Hospice Volunteer @Madrona Hospice Care Inc.

Role Description

The Volunteer provides patient care and support services according to his/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies.

• Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary group amid various settings: home care; respite; inpatient, bereavement and administrative; office duties.
• Participates in general orientation.
• Serves the patient and family/caregiver under guidance of Volunteer coordinator and Case Manager or as a part of the administrative team.
• Serves as substitute family/caregiver in the home performing activities that the volunteer has been prepared for and has agreed to perform, including:
  • Homemaker chores
  • Running errands
  • Providing respite care
• Documents as educated and instructed, maintaining confidentiality.
• Meets all health requirements set by Best Hospice Providers, Inc.
• Provides availability regularly and/or keeps with the patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Participates in volunteer support groups and/or educational in-services.
• Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Assignment of other duties (as needed) directed by the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group meetings, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Mature individual, supportive of the hospice concept, comfortable with his/her spirituality and willing to serve others in a volunteer capacity.
• Successful completion of the hospice's volunteer training and orientation program.
• Previous volunteer experience may be helpful.
• Ability to work within the interdisciplinary group.
• If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/organization requirements and is in good working order.

Requirements

• Resume
• CA Driver License (Photo Copy)
• Social Security Card (Photo Copy)
• Car Insurance (Photo Copy)
• Photo ID (Regular Size photo ID or Company Badge)
• Passport (Photo Copy, if available)
• COVID ID Vaccination Record
• Note: If the applicant has the Hepatitis B Vaccine, need to provide it. Otherwise, the applicant needs to fill out the form and decline.
• TB Spot Test/Chest X-Ray (If you have a Chest X-Ray, it must be valid for 5 years)
• Physical (Health Examination from your Primary Doctor/Physician). Note: If you have none, we can provide you with an Employee Health Examination Form that you could request your primary Doctor/Physician to fill out and sign.