Job Description
Job Description: Unpaid volunteer contributing time to Intermountain Healthcare in various roles.
Location: Box Elder County - Hospice is a compassionate approach to end-of-life care. The goal of hospice is to help people with serious illness live life fully, maintain their dignity and keep personal control over their lives by providing support services for hospice patients and their families. Intermountain Home Health and Hospice is seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to provide support to hospice patients and their families in Box Elder County and its surrounding communities. Although this position falls under Logan Home Health and Hospice, volunteers will specifically serve the Box Elder County Area.
Services include companionship, respite care, light housekeeping, yard work, listening, reading, and sharing hobbies. Other volunteer service opportunities include bereavement support for patient families. Hospice is available to anyone with an illness whose life expectancy is measured in months rather than years.
When more time cannot be given, we can help to make the most of the time one has left.
Volunteer Opportunities Patient Care Offer companionship and support to hospice patients and their families
Respite Care Relieve caregivers who are physically and emotionally exhausted from providing care for a loved one
Bereavement Support Provide support and help through death and grieving process
Comfort Care Volunteers Provide comfort related therapy (music therapy, aromatherapy, massage therapy, reiki, etc.)
Office Support Provide assistance with administrative services to the Hospice staff
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
- Sensitive to patient and family situations/dynamics
- Maintain and respect professional relationships
- Able to stay calm in stressful situations
- Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
- Must be able to visit with patients at least 2 hours per week
- Please Note
All positions subject to close without notice - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Physical Requirements: No Additional Description Available
Location: Home Medical Equipment - Logan
Work City: Logan
Work State: Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Intermountain Healthcare
Job Tags
Work alone, Flexible hours,