Hospice Volunteer

General Purpose :

The direct service (patient-care) volunteer provides patient care and support services according to his / her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies and the volunteer careplan.

Essential Functions :

• Serves as an integral member of the hospice interdisciplinary group (IDG) amid various settings : home care; respite; inpatient; and / or bereavement
• Participates in volunteer general orientation and additional training as appropriate to assigned duties
• Participates in volunteer educational in-services
• Serves the patient and family / caregiver under guidance of the Volunteer Coordinator and Registered Nurse (RN)
• Serves as substitute family / caregiver in the patient’s home setting performing activities that the volunteer has been prepared for and has agreed to perform
• Provides input into the IDG plan of care as appropriate
• Maintains patient / family privacy and confidentiality
• Completes assignments as requested and assigned
• Documents volunteer services accurately and appropriately
• Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator or designee
• May have access to personal health information (PHI) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities.  Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization / department.

Possible Duties :

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements :

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required :

Working Conditions & Physical Effort :

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