Direct Care

The Direct Care Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients and families dealing with terminal illness and end-of-life care issues. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including to provision of companionship and socialization to patients, or offering respite to stressed caregivers. Direct Care Volunteers may also make tuck in calls to patients and families. Direct Care Volunteers do NOT provide HANDS ON CARE. The Direct Care Volunteer must possess the ability to actively listen and communicate compassionately with patients, families, and caregivers at the end-of-life. Must have the ability to work as a team with family members and hospice staff. Must be dependable and have access to reliable transportation. Must be 18 years old, have 2 professional references, pass background check and drug screen, complete a Tuberculosis screening and orientation.4