Opportunity Details
Lennox Hospice Volunteer | In Home
Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator or designated person
Objectives:
To provide support to a patient who has a life-threatening or terminal condition and their family.
To assist the health care team to provide optimum quality of life to the patient who is dying and their family.
To support other Hospice Care volunteers and staff.
Responsibilities: Not fully exhaustive
Provide companionship and support to the patient and family
Provide transportation to appointments, shopping, etc.
Provide simple comfort measures for a patient
Preparing light meals or carrying out light household tasks
Maintaining confidentiality
Observing and reporting changes in the patient’s condition to volunteer coordinator or designated contact person
Writing letters, or reading to the patient
Maintaining records of visits – day – time - travel
Attend Volunteer training program and facility orientation programs
Attending regular volunteer meetings
Advising volunteer coordinator of sick leave or vacation
Using telephone support when needed
Requirements:
Completed application
Completed background check
Completed Volunteer training
Photo ID
Proof of vehicle insurance
To volunteer, Express Interest below. For more information, call (605) 312-5500.
Health & Wellness
People with Health-based Concerns
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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