Hospice Volunteer-Logan
Intermountain Health · Logan, UT · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareInternship
Patient Care
- Offer companionship and support to hospice patients and their families, including social visits, music therapy, reading, playing games, or writing personal/family history.
Respite Care
- Relieve caregivers who are physically and emotionally exhausted from providing care for a loved one, allowing caregivers to run errands, exercise, or simply have some time alone.
Bereavement Support
- Create hand molds of patients.
- Works closely with social workers and chaplains to facilitate group meetings, memorial services, and follow up with families.
Office Support
- Provide administrative services to the hospice staff.
- Tasks include sending birthday cards, assembling mailing packets, supply calls to patients, and assisting in hospice events.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Able to work alone and independent (within scope of assigned duties)
- Able to work well with diverse populations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good listening skills. Active listener
- Maintain and respect professional relationships
- Sound mental and emotional health
- Sensitive to patient and family situations / dynamics
- Able to stay calm in stressful situations
- Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable
- Must be able to commit to at least 1 hour per week for a minimum of 6 months
Location
Home Services - Logan City Logan State Utah