Description Occupational Summary Under the direction of the Hospice Division, the volunteer will provide for the hospice patient’s social, emotional, vocational, spiritual and cognitive needs through direct and/or indirect services according to his/her experiences and training, in compliance with First Choice Home Health & Hospice policies. This position is not compensated for services performed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Within the limits of authorized inter-company and community policies, procedures, programs and budgets, this position has responsibility for and/or will perform the following: • Serves as an integral member of the Hospice team amid various settings as assigned. • Provides pertinent input to Hospice division and Interdisciplinary Team regarding changes and modifications in the patient interactions plan of care that will assist in overall program and services improvements. • Documents hours and services as instructed and maintains confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA. • Assists family/caregiver in the home performing activities that the volunteer has been prepared for and has agreed to perform. • Provides availability on a regular basis and/or in keeping with the patient and family/caregiver needs. (Minimum 1 hour per week) • Participates educational in-services as needed. • Maintains open communications and reports regularly to the Hospice division and/or social worker. • Interacts with hospice patients in a manner compliant with their rights at all times. • At direction of hospice division, implements special projects to address the needs of hospice patients/family/caregivers. • Performs other related duties incidental to the volunteer work described herein. Requirements Physical Requirements • Demonstrated ability to perform the following: • Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during scheduled volunteer hours – up to eight hours a day • Assist patients in wheelchairs and provide direction as needed • Arrange own means of transportation Drive as required • Work in patient homes, facilities, and in office area • Lift, push, pull and move medical supplies, equipment, etc. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE • No specific requirement for education • Volunteer experience working in a health care or long-term care setting and working with seniors are a plus • Successful completion of Hospice Volunteer training and orientation prior to assuming responsibilities or willing to participate in First Choice’s Hospice Volunteer training program PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS • Mature individual supportive of the Hospice concept and willing to serve others in a volunteer capacity. • Ability to work within an interdisciplinary group and/or independently RELATIONSHIPS • Reports to: Hospice Division