Hospice Volunteer (San Francisco)

Company Description

Compassionate Care Hospice is a trusted hospice agency that serves several cities throughout the San Ramon area (Richmond-Walnut Creek-Fremont). We provide compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families, addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Our goal is to create a peaceful and comforting environment where individuals can find solace and dignity during their journey.

Role Description

Volunteers may assist with office activities such as answering telephones, filing, assisting with patient/family mailings, and data entry. They may also direct patient care activities at facilities or homes such as helping patients and families with household chores, shopping, companionship, providing respite breaks for family or caregiver/s caring for the patient, mowing a patient’s lawn, walking a patient’s dog, and arts and crafts.

Qualifications

• Communication skills, including active listening and empathy
• Willingness to learn and participate in our training program
• Desire to help someone in need and make a difference in the lives of others
• Availability for at least 1-4 hours per week

Additional qualifications and skills that would be beneficial include:

• Passionate about working with elderly people
• Eager to bring smiles to people's faces
• Experience with or interest in the clinical industry is a plus (not required)
• Interest in pursuing a clinical path (not required)
• Sewing, arts, music, activities hosting, and others (please specify upon application)
• Motivated to learn and grow- both personally and professionally