Become A Hospice Companion Today!

A volunteer for patient related service provides emotional support to terminally ill patients and their

families through direct patient care. These volunteers may also assist hospice staff in the office.

The volunteer must work with the volunteer coordinator to provide appropriate services to hospice

patients and their families. Volunteers are provided with training to increase understanding of the hospice

concept and the interdisciplinary team that provides complete care for the patient and family.

Education and Experience (ESSENTIAL):

No previous experience required.

Education and Experience (DESIRED):

A high school diploma or general educational development certification is preferred.

Qualifications:

Must be organized, time efficient and able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be

flexible and must demonstrate empathy, maturity and have a good sense of humor, with a willingness to

help others. Must be able to work as a team member. Must have the ability to develop and maintain

rapport with patient and family.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid state driver license *
• Must maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law *
• Must maintain dependable transportation in good working condition
• Must be able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions *
• Must provide own transportation to and from a patient's residence ^
• Patient related service volunteers must complete at least eight hours of training
• Junior volunteers: minimum age requirement of 14, unless state regulations require a higher age
• Driver license and automobile requirements may be waived for junior volunteers not of legal driving age
• * Transportation must demonstrate compliance with HIPAA privacy and Enhabit Health compliance program