Direct Care Volunteer (Patient Support Volunteer) Gentiva Hospice - Jefferson City MO

Purpose:

To provide compassionate, non-medical support to patients and families, enhancing comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide companionship through conversation, reading, music, or presence.
• Offer caregiver relief by sitting with the patient while family members take breaks.
• Assist with life review activities (memory books, storytelling, legacy projects).
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Participate in Veteran-to-Veteran volunteer visits (if applicable).
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and adhere to Gentiva Hospice policies.
• Report visit notes and observations to the Volunteer Coordinator in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Compassionate, dependable, emotionally mature.
• Ability to maintain clear boundaries and respect patient/family beliefs and choices.
• Good listener, comfortable being present during sensitive or quiet moments.
• Completion of Gentiva Hospice orientation, training, and background checks.

Time Commitment:

Flexible—typically 1–4 hours per week or based on availability.