Hospice Patient Interfacing Volunteer in the Fullerton Area

Heartford Hospice, a new premier hospice organization serving patients in the greater Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Inland Empire area, provides expertise, compassion, and care for our patients and their families as they face terminal illness. Our team of professionals helps improve quality of life by addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients. Through this interdisciplinary approach, we seek to comfort the heart, mind, and body.As our growth continues, Heartford Hospice is seeking Volunteers in the Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Inland Empire area to make a personal difference with just a few hours a week it can enhance the quality of life for our patients, families, and caregivers.Responsibilities:Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary group amid various settings: home care; respite; inpatient; bereavement and/or administrative; office duties.Participates in general orientation.Serves the patient and family/caregiver under the guidance of the Volunteer Coordinator and a Case Manager or as a part of the administrative team.Serves as substitute family/caregiver in the home performing activities that the volunteer has been prepared for and has agreed to perfrom. The volunteer may do homemaker chores, and provide respite care as well.Documents as educated and instructed maintaining confidentiality.Meets all health requirements set by Heartford Hospice.Provides availability on a regular basis and/or keeping with the patient and family/caregiver needs.Participates in volunteer support groups and/or educational in-services.Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator.Assignment of other duties (as needed) directed by the Volunteer Coordinator.Participates in quality assessment per