HOSPICE VOLUNTEER
Affinity Health Management · Federal Way, WA · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
About the Role
The volunteer provides patient care and support services according to their experience and training, in compliance with organization policies.
Responsibilities
- Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary group in various settings: home care, respite, inpatient, bereavement, and/or administrative/office duties.
- Participates in general orientation.
- Serves the patient and family/caregiver under the guidance of the Volunteer Coordinator and Case Manager or as part of the administrative team.
- Acts as a substitute family/caregiver in the home, performing activities the volunteer has been prepared for and agreed to, such as homemaker chores, running errands, and providing respite care.
- Documents activities as educated and instructed, maintaining confidentiality.
- Meets all health requirements set by Continuum Care Hospice, LLC.
- Provides availability on a regular basis, aligned with 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Participates in quality assessment, performance improvement teams, and activities.
- Attends interdisciplinary group meetings, as appropriate.