The volunteer plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of care delivered to the patient and family through direct patient/family care activities, or administrative activities that support the hospice agency’s goal of quality patient/family care.

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Terrytown, LA

Details

Available Times:

Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)

Time Commitment:

Flexible

Recurrence:

Recurring

Volunteers Needed:

300

Cause Areas:

Animals, Veterans, Volunteering

Benefits:

Training Provided, Academic Credit Available

Good For:

Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups

Participation Requirements:

Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation

Age Requirement:

14+

Other Requirements:

Drug screen and TB test are required

Provides office support for direct patient care (may include activities such as create patient/family teaching material, mailings, filing, etc.), completes all chosen assignments in a timely manner, paperwork is neat, thorough, and legible.
Provides assistance to the hospice program and/or patient/family in accordance with designated activities.
Provides input into the plan of care and Interdisciplinary Team meetings as applicable.
Communicates availability and schedule changes to supervisor.
Accurately documents services provided as trained and instructed by the hospice agency.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
Attends at least four (4) in-services per year.
Completes all mandatory trainings.
Submits annual renewable documents timely.

On-site

1700 Belle Chasse Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056, USA
Building B, Suite 230