Hospice Volunteer

Job Description

Job Description

At Guaranteed Health we are on a mission to change the death and dying experience and are incredibly passionate about improving end-of-life care. We partner with health plans, providers, and other risk-bearing entities to improve outcomes for their highest acuity patients by deploying a value-based and tech-forward care navigation service. We are looking for people to join us on our mission, who are similarly obsessed with patient experience and delivering excellence in care

Hospice Volunteer

Location :  Los Angeles, CA

Job Type :  Part Time

Summary

Guaranteed is seeking volunteers that provide patient care and support services according to their experience and training and in compliance with organization policies.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as an integral member of the 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 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.

Documents as educated and instructed maintaining confidentiality.

Meets all health requirements set by Guaranteed Hospice.

Provides availability on a regular basis and / or keeping with the patient and family / caregiver needs.

Participates in volunteer support groups and / or educational inservices.

Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator.

Assignment of other duties (as needed) directed by the Volunteer Coordinator.

Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Participates in interdisciplinary group meetings, as appropriate.

Skills and Toolset You’ll Need to Bring

Mature individual, supportive of the hospice concept, comfortable with his / her own spirituality, and willing to serve others in a volunteer capacity.

Successful completion of the hospice’s volunteer training and orientation program.

Previous volunteer experience may be helpful.

Ability to work within the interdisciplinary group.

If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and / or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Guaranteed is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, train, and compensate our team members based on their qualifications. We want to hear from you regardless of your race, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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