CARIS Patient Hospice Volunteer

YOU ARE INVITED TO

BECOME A HOSPICE

PATIENT VOLUNTEER

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CHANGE LIVES

GIVE HOPE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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WE SERVE: CANNON

RUTHERFORD

& WILSON COUNTIES

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE SOMEONE'S DAY

& MAKE YOURS A LITTLE BRIGHTER?

Our goal is to create a rewarding, beneficial and supportive experience for all involved in the volunteer program.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN VOLUNTEERING WITH CARIS HEALTHCARE:

• Flexible times that fit your schedule

• Match you with a patient in your designated travel area

• Learn about the Hospice Philosophy

• Use your skills in a productive way while learning new skills, too

• Find purpose & connect with your community

• Training and on-going support

• Education on the Bereavement Process

• Support from Hospice Team & Volunteer Coordinator

• Easy Timekeeping Process

• Credit for TN Promise or Community Service Requirements

Some examples of how our Volunteers MAKE A DIFFERENCE in a Patient's Day:

• Take action on their TMIT's (Three Most Important Things) to make their day

• Sit with, hold space and listen to a patient’s concerns

• Being a comforting and supportive presence

• Engaging in the patient’s hobbies; work a puzzle, play a board game or discuss current events

• Writing down memories for the patient or helping with correspondence

• Sharing insights or needs of the patient to the hospice team/facility

• Encouraging the patient to tell their life story, reminisce and ask questions

• Providing respite for the caregiver to take care of themselves

• Celebrating Holidays, Anniversaries, Pinning Ceremonies and/or Birthdays

• Reading, singing, watching TV and/or pray with patient

• Decorate a patient's room

• Attend visitations or funerals to support caregiver & families

Note: It is important to know that hospice volunteers are never asked to do something they are not comfortable doing.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Volunteer Application and Background Consent Form

2. Background Check

3. TB Test Series (CARIS covers the cost) performed at Concentra

4. Orientation, average 2 hours

5. Cornerstone Training- Online training videos and resources, average 2 hours

6. Valid Drivers License

7. Current Automobile Insurance

8. Copy of Social Security Card

Overview of the Volunteer On boarding Process:

1. Respond to this posting

2. Fill out a Volunteer Application & Background Consent Form

3. Speak to Volunteer Coordinator/return applications

4. Background check is then completed

5. Set up Orientation Training

6. TB Test #1- Visit Concentra, Monday or Tuesday for test and return for the reading later that week

7. Start on-line Cornerstone training

8. Attend Orientation- average 2 hr. training. *Share your preferences, expectations and goals for volunteering

9. TB Test #2- (2) weeks later. repeat same steps as #6

10. Match w patient, Warm Welcome introduction meeting with the patient, care giver & Volunteer Coordinator.

11. After initial visit, You will set up visit schedule w patient/caregiver, for your convenience.

12. Turn in Time sheets weekly

13. Make a difference is someone's life & have a meaningful experience

Another way to start the Volunteer process:

Volunteer At Caris (office.com)

"No Act of Kindness,

No Matter How Small,

Is Ever Wasted."

-Aesop-