Compassionate caring individuals are needed to provide companionship and relief to hospice patients and their families. Visiting with a patient and providing music from a playlist developed specifically for the patient can bring great joy to the patient and their family.
Visits can be made when the time works for you and the facility or patient. You will be matched with a patient / family that is within an acceptable distance from your home area.
You will be required to undergo a background check, and a two step TB test (at no cost to you). State mandated hospice training(on-line) is required and provided free.
- Program Development - Music & Memory
Help to develop the Music & Memory program for Mercy Hospice Patients.
Certification in the Music & Memory program or willingness to obtain certification.Understanding of music downloads, storage and backing up of the music library.Completion of 8 hours of volunteer training through the Hospice Relias Volunteer Training, or equivalent to be assessed and determined by the Dignity Health Hospice Volunteer Services Supervisor. Additional Music & Memory training also required.Serves as a member of the hospice team in meeting the needs of patients and families in the hospice program following a Plan of Care developed through collaboration by the hospice team, patient and caregivers. Volunteer services may include supportive patient / family care, clerical duties, or bereavement support.Meeting all requirements of Dignity Health Employee Health screening and clearance for duty, including but not limited to initial health appraisal, vaccinations, and annual PPD testing.Compliance with maintaining these requirements.Current California Drivers License or IDProof of auto insuranceAvailability of operating motor vehicleCurrent CPR certification recommended but not requiredAccountabilities and Job-Related Competencies :Follows all Dignity Health Policies and Procedures
Maintains confidentiality of protected health informationCommunicates effectively with terminally ill patients / familiesWorks as a member of the hospice team and reports urgent needs of the patient and family to the appropriate team members.Keeps hospice volunteer services supervisor informed of patient / family status as appropriateAble to take direction from the hospice teamResponds appropriately to unexpected occurrences or emergencies with patients / familiesCommunicates with appropriate staff any concerns re : patient / familyMaintains appropriate personal boundaries in the relationship with the patient, family and hospice teamMaintain appropriate and timely documentationAbility to provide respectful care to patients and families with diverse backgrounds, race, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and cultureKeeps established time commitment to the patients and notifies supervisor if unable or if time commitment changesWillingness to learn about different culturesAs appropriate, provides companionship, support, and respite care to terminally ill patients and their familiesMaintain all mandatory training and in service requirementsAgrees to volunteer approximately four hours per week for patient / family related activitiesWillingness to make a one year commitmentAttend a minimum of 4 hospice volunteer meetings per yearAdheres to safety standards and practices universal precautions