Hospice Volunteer (In Home Or Office)

VOLUNTEER (UNPAID)

Want to give back and make a big difference in the community?

Become a Hospice Volunteer at Charleston's Interim Healthcare.

The administrative (non-patient) volunteer provides support services according to his/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies.

The Caregiving (patient care) volunteer provides personal care and support services according to his/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies.

This is not a paid position; it is on a voluntary basis only.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: Successful completion of the hospice’s volunteer training and orientation programPrevious volunteer experience may be helpful.

Essential Functions: Serves as an integral member of the hospice team in the administrative/office setting.Participates in volunteer general orientation and additional training as appropriate to assigned duties.Participates in volunteer educational in-services.Completes assignments as requested and assigned.Documents volunteer services accurately and appropriatelyMaintains 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 for Administrative:

Clerical/Office Work: PhotocopyingFilingAssisting with mailings and packet assemblyAnswering phonesData entry Building/Office Maintenance: CleaningSupply ManagementGroundskeeping Special Projects: Cooking/Baking/Food PrepSewing/QuiltingCrafts Community Relations: FundraisingSpeaking engagementsHealth fairsJob fairs Possible Duties for Caregiving: Patient companionship/supportPatient caregiver companionship/supportRespite relief for patient caregiverLight housekeepingOutside maintenance/choresShopping/errandsLaundryMeal preparationBereavement telephone callsBereavement companionship visitsBereavement support group assistanceFuneral/viewingBereavement memorial service assistance

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required: Desire to be of service to othersAbility to work as a team memberExperience, knowledge or willingness to learn in area being assignedMeets all health requirements set by Interim HealthCare Hospice, if applicableAble to provide proof of valid driver’s license, if applicableGood oral and written communication skillsGood organizational skillsAble to hear, speak, and write and read in English in a manner understood by most peopleAble to read ten (10) point or larger typeAble to effectively handle multiple tasks or functionsAble to read and follow written instructions and document services provided Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

Able to occasionally travel locally from assignment to assignmentAble to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freelyAble to frequently grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers of palm, i.e. manipulate pen, knobs or objectsAble to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds in order to carry out daily job functions and related activities that may be required. #pando PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Volunteer Coordinator, Location:North Charleston, SC-29405