Description
We are seeking compassionate Hospice volunteers to provide essential support to patients and their families.
As a Hospice volunteer with Intermountain Health, you will interact directly with patients and families, offering companionship and assistance in their homes and within the community.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing companionship and emotional support to patients and families
- Running errands and assisting with household tasks
- Helping patients complete unfinished business and providing bereavement support to surviving family members
- Participating in office administrative tasks, public relations activities, and fundraising events
- Maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and staff
- Collaborating with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure ongoing support
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Possess good verbal and written English language skills (bilingual skills are beneficial)
- Demonstrate good listening skills and the ability to follow instructions
- Exhibit positive interpersonal skills and a service-oriented attitude
- Be sensitive to patients, families, and guests in various circumstances
- Remain calm in stressful situations
- Pass a background check and drug test
- Complete 15 hours of orientation (virtual and in-person)
As a Hospice volunteer, you will provide respite for primary caregivers and family members, and are expected to continue supporting patients until they pass away or are discharged.