Hospice CompanionAt — Graceland Hospice

We are currently seeking compassionate and empathetic volunteers to join our team as Hospice Companion Volunteers. As a Hospice Companion Volunteer, you will have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families by offering companionship, emotional support, and a comforting presence during their end-of-life journey.

Responsibilities:

• Visit assigned hospice patients in the hospice centers, or healthcare facilities on a regular basis.
• Engage in heartfelt conversations and provide active listening to patients, creating a supportive and empathetic environment.
• Offer companionship, read books, play music, or engage in activities that bring comfort and joy to the patient.
• Respect and honor the patient's beliefs, values, and cultural preferences, ensuring sensitivity and inclusivity.
• Work closely with the hospice care team, including nurses and social workers, to coordinate support for the patient and their family.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines while interacting with patients and their families.
• Attend periodic training sessions to enhance your skills in end-of-life care and bereavement support.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess genuine compassion, empathy, and a sincere desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Respectful, patient, and understanding of the unique challenges faced by hospice patients and their families.
• Ability to maintain emotional boundaries and cope with difficult emotions in a healthy manner.
• Reliable and committed to fulfilling volunteer responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Fulfillment from making a meaningful difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families.
• Training and ongoing support in end-of-life care and bereavement support.
• The opportunity to be part of a compassionate team of healthcare professionals and volunteers.
• Letters of recommendation and recognition for your valuable contribution to the community.

Tasks:

Work closely with the hospice care team, including nurses and social workers, to coordinate support for the patient and their family.
Visit assigned hospice patients in their place of care, hospice centers, or healthcare facilities on a regular basis.
Engage in heartfelt conversations and provide active listening to patients, creating a supportive and empathetic environment.
Offer companionship, read books, play music, or engage in activities that bring comfort and joy to the patient.
Respect and honor the patient's beliefs, values, and cultural preferences, ensuring sensitivity and inclusivity.