Hospice Volunteer - Elysian Hospice Houston (Unpaid Role) (14613)

Job Summary:

Primary function is to provide assistance and support without compensation to the Hospice patient, family, and the Hospice team. Reports to (per Hospice): Hospice Requires CPR: Yes

About the role

• Provides direct care/companionship to the patient.
• Prepares meals for the patient.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and comfortable patient environment.
• Promotes positive, supportive, and respectful communication to the patient, family, and staff members.
• Creates an environment that respects the patient while protecting their privacy and property.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support to office staff.
• Participates in special projects and fundraisers.
• Performs services according to the rules and standards of practice in their respective disciplines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Must have current driver’s license if providing direct patient care.
• Professional volunteers must meet requirements of specific licensure rules.
• Must be able to read and write in English, and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively.
• Must demonstrate interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance (if providing direct patient care).
• Agree to and pass a criminal history check (for direct care volunteers).
• Must have Hepatitis acceptance/declination for patient care volunteers.

Qualifications

• Criminal History: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance (if providing direct patient care).
• Environmental and Working Conditions: Patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedules; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
• Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required. The occasional need to lift, pull, carry, and push items. Frequent need to stoop, kneel, and reach while accessing files. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.