Job detail

Hospice Volunteer - San Antonio, TX

Excelin Health Services

#Driver's License #Hospice Care #Patient Support #Communication #Respect #Companionship #Meal Preparation #Clerical Support #Criminal History Check

Quick overview

The primary function is to offer unpaid assistance and support to hospice patients, their families, and the hospice team through direct care and companionship. Responsibilities also include preparing meals, maintaining a clean and safe patient environment, and providing clerical support to office staff.

Requirements summary

Candidates should ideally possess a High School Diploma and must be able to read, write, and follow instructions effectively in English, demonstrating an interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. A current driver's license and reliable transportation are required if providing direct patient care, along with passing a criminal history check.

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Job description

Job Summary

Primary function is to provide assistance and support without compensation to hospice patient/family/hospice team.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1.
Provide direct care/companionship to patient.
2.
Provide preparation of meals.
3.
Provide a clean, safe and comfortable patient environment.
4.
Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and staff members.
5.
Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy, and property.
6.
Provide clerical support to office staff.
7.
Participate in special projects/fund raisers.
8.
Provide services according to the rules and standard of practice of their respective disciplines.

Job Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma, preferred

Licensure

Must have current drivers license if providing direct patient care. Professional Volunteers must meet requirements of specific licensure rules.

Skills

Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly.

Transportation

Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance if providing direct patient care.

Criminal History

Must agree to and pass a criminal history check (for direct care volunteers).