HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS

Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Interim Healthcare & Hospice

Duties and Responsibilities
The hospice volunteer fulfills the following essential functions: Serves as an integral member of the hospice interdisciplinary group amid various settings: home care, respite, inpatient, bereavement and/or administrative office duties; participates in general orientation; serves the patient and family/caregiver under guidance of Volunteer Coordinator and registered nurse (Case Manager) or as a part of the administrative team; serves as substitute family/caregiver in the home performing activities that the volunteer has been prepared for and has agreed to perform; the volunteer may do homemaker chores, run errands, and provide respite care as well provides input into the plan of care and interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate; documents as educated and instructed; maintain confidentiality; be available to the patient and family/caregiver as needed; participates in volunteer support groups and/or educational in-services; maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator; and completes other assignments as requested and assigned. The hospice volunteer 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 or department; volunteer will have frequent exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens and/or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, weekends and evenings as needed.

Salary: There is no salary for volunteer position.

Number of Positions: There are several volunteer positions available based on volunteer interests.

Note: TCC Students and Alumni, if you are hired for a position, please call Career and Employment Services at (757) 822-7228 - for reporting purposes.

Closing Date: September 1, 2014
Candidate Requirements
Summary of Qualifications Applicant must have or be able to: Successful completion of the hospices volunteer training and orientation program; previous volunteer experience may be helpful; ability to work within an interdisciplinary group; understands hospice philosophy; meets all health requirements set by Interim Healthcare Hospice; able to provide proof of valid drivers license, if applicable; good oral and written communication; good organizational skills; hear, speak, and write and read in English in a manner understood by most people; read ten (10) point or larger type; effectively handle multiple tasks or functions; read and follow written instructions and document care given; empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired; and effectively communicate with clinical, non-clinical staff, patients and family/caregivers. Candidate must also be: Able to constantly travel locally from assignment to assignment; able to constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely; able to constantly grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers of palm; manipulate pen, knobs or objects; and able to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds in order to carry out daily job functions and related activities that may be required. All hospice volunteers must complete the mandatory eight hour volunteer training course for Interim Health Care & Hospice Program to be eligible for Hospice Volunteer position.
Desired Education: High School Diploma
Relevant Experience: Hospice Nurse

Security Clearance: None
Overnight Travel: 0%
U.S. Work Eligibility: U.S. Citizen

Compensation Related Information
Compensation: Commensurate with Experience
Pay Composition: Base Pay
Benefits:
Relocation: No
General Job Information
Company: Interim Healthcare & Hospice

Job Title: Hospice Volunteers
Job Number: 29464425
Location: Virginia Beach, VA United States 23452
Posting Date: 11/21/2013
Job Type: Direct Hire -- Part Time

Application Information
Special Application Instructions: All interested applicants can call Interim Healthcare`s office at (757) 644-6820 for additional information about how to apply for the position. Please mention that you viewed this job listing at the TCC/HireNet web site.
Recruiter's Name: Mary Vince
Recruiter's Email: mvince@interimhealthcare.com
Recruiter's Phone: (757) 644-6820
Recruiter's Fax: (757) 466-8223
Recruiter's Address: 516 S. Independence Blvd., Ste. 106
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Company Web Site: http://www.interimhealthcare.com