Hospice Volunteer Halcyon Hospice

2 weeks ago

Tupelo, MS, United States LHC Group Full time
Job Description

The volunteer plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of care delivered to the patient and family through patient/family care activities or administrative activities that support the hospice agencys goal of quality patient/family care.

"This is a volunteer position and ineligible for pay"

Responsibilities

  • Provides assistance to the hospice program and/or patient/family in accordance with designated activities.
  • Provides input into the Plan of care and Interdisciplinary Group meetings as applicable.
  • Accurately documents services provided as trained and instructed by the hospice agency.
  • Maintains strict patient confidentiality
  • Communicates any changes in the patients status or observations to assigned supervisor and/or Administrator.
  • Attends at least four (4) in-services per year.
  • Participates in community outreach projects for the agency.
    Bereavement Volunteer: knowledge of the death and dying process; interacts with family in a caring and compassionate manner; assists with arrangements after death; assists with agency memorial services or activities; assists with community education on end-of-life issues.
  • Patient Care Volunteer: records accurate, legible, timely, and objective documentation of each patient/family encounter; schedules regular visits with patient/family as designated in the Plan of Care; provides respite care for family; attends IDG for updating of Plan of Care as appropriate; communicates any changes or observations to assigned supervisor and Administrator.
  • Administrative Volunteer: completes all assignments in a timely manner; paperwork is neat, thorough, and legible.
Qualifications

Experience: Less than 6 months

Education Requirements
  • Volunteers who provide patient care and support services according to their experience, training and education must be in compliance with agency policies and under the supervision of an agency employee.
Experience Requirements
  • Experience in working with people and willing to serve others.
Skill Requirements
  • Mature, non-judgmental, caring, people-oriented individual who is supportive of the hospice concept of care.
  • Completes Volunteer Training Program.


Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.

About Us

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Community Loving Care Hospice a part of LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

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