Provo Hospice Volunteer

Volunteer Description: Unpaid volunteer contributing time to Intermountain Healthcare in various roles.

Responsibilities

• Offer companionship and support to hospice patients and their families, including social visits, music therapy, reading, playing games, or writing personal/family history.
• 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.
• Provide support to families through death and grieving process; create hand molds of patients; work closely with social workers and chaplains to facilitate group meetings, memorial services, and follow up with families.
• Provide administrative services to the hospice staff: sending birthday cards, assembling mailing packets, making supply calls to patients, and assisting in hospice events.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to work alone and independently (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

Schedule

Must be able to commit to at least 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months after the start date.

Location: Home Medical Equipment - Provo City, Provo, Utah