Job Summary
Offer caring companionship and emotional support to hospice patients in their homes or residential care facilities. This volunteer role also helps families by providing respite for caregivers and assistance with simple, non-medical tasks. Volunteers contribute to a supportive, respectful environment for patients and those close to them.
Responsibilities
- Spend time with hospice patients and provide compassionate companionship.
- Offer emotional support while respecting each patient’s needs and preferences.
- Assist with light, non-medical tasks as appropriate.
- Provide respite support to family caregivers in home or facility settings.
- Maintain appropriate emotional boundaries while interacting with patients and families.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate genuine compassion and strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Be able to provide support while maintaining healthy emotional boundaries.
- Complete the required volunteer training program.
- Pass a background check.
Solace Hospice & Pallative Care Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
