Volunteer Coordinator - Hospice jobs in Simi Valley, CA

What You'll Do:

As a Patient Family Services Volunteer for Hospice Care you will:

• Provide emotional support, empathy, respite and other supportive services to hospice patients and their families.
• Communicates availability to Hospice Volunteer Liaison in assigned branch weekly.
• Provide diversion activities to patients as requested.
• Provide social interaction to patients as appropriate.
• Assist Hospice Administrative team with tasks as assigned.
• Completes Volunteer Services Note according to established Agency procedures.
• Attend Hospice Interdisciplinary Group meeting, as appropriate.
• Attend on-going education programs and peer support groups as requested.
• Provide emotional support to the family during bereavement as appropriate or recommend bereavement follow-up by others.
• Acknowledge patient rights including privacy and confidentiality.
• Consistently display a professional appearance and conduct in all settings.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

• Volunteering helps counteract the effects of stress, anger, and anxiety
• Volunteering combats depression
• Volunteering makes you happy
• Volunteering increases self-confidence
• Volunteering provides a sense of purpose