Hospice VolunteerAt — Unicare Hospice

Position Description

• Patient services may include: companionship, socializing, supportive presence, memory support, reading to patient.
• Office services: power point, filing and charting
• Community Services: Street fairs
• Bereavements services: follow up with families,after patient passing

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• The history, philosophy, and definitions of Hospice and Palliative Care
• Discuss the Hospice Medicare Benefit (HMB), admission criteria, and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
• Review Advance Directives, Ethics, and Patients' Rights
• Recognize communication skills, family dynamics, and cultural diversity 
• Explore psychosocial and sensitive issues Interpret family dynamics, spiritual issues, and bereavement
• Learn infection control and safety proceedures
• Discuss hospice patient care, comfort measures, and the dying process
• Apply appropriate confidentiality, QAPI, and HIPPA standards 
• Define the role of the Hospice Volunteer, specific policies and procedures and self-care
   

Desired Qualifications

• Interest serving others
• Valid Drivers licence
• Car Insurance
• Available 2 to 4 Hours a week

Hours per Week: 2+

Is this a paid opportunity? No

Application Instructions

Send an application and cover letter to Volunteer Coordinator, Julie Perez. If you are selected an interview will follow.