Provo Hospice Volunteer

Home Medical Equipment - Provo

Part time

R185263

Volunteer Description:

Unpaid volunteer contributing time to Intermountain Healthcare in various roles.

Volunteer Opportunities

Patient Care - Offer companionship and support to hospice patients and their families, including social visits, music therapy, reading, playing games, or writing personal/family history.

Respite Care - Relieve caregivers who are physically and emotionally exhausted from providing care for a loved one, allowing caregivers to run errands, exercise, or simply have some time alone.

Bereavement Support - Provide support to families and helps through death and grieving process. Create hand molds of patients. Works closely with social workers and chaplains to facilitate group meetings, memorial services, and follow up with families.

Office Support - Provide administrative services to the hospice staff. Tasks include sending birthday cards, assembling mailing packets, supply calls to patients, and assisting in hospice events.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Able to work alone and independently (within scope of assigned duties)

• Able to work well with diverse populations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Good listening skills. Active listener

• Maintain and respect professional relationships

• Sound mental and emotional health

• Sensitive to patient and family situations / dynamics

• Able to stay calm in stressful situations

• Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable

• Must be able to commit to at least 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months after the start date

Reliable transportation to patients homes Description Available

No Additional Description Available

Location:

Home Medical Equipment - Provo

City:

Provo

State:

Utah

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