Hospice Patient Volunteer for CARIS Healthcare

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
5. Cornerstone Training
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 3 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