Hospice volunteer job description

This is an unpaid position.

BAYADA Hospice is looking for Volunteers in Ocean County!

BAYADA Hospice is currently seeking candidates for our Volunteer Hospice position to be a part of our team in our Ocean County Hospice office, located in Toms River, NJ. This office services clients in territories throughout Ocean County.

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives? Do you have a compassionate heart and a drive to help people? At BAYADA Hospice, we believe that our clients and their families deserve care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Your important work will help ensure that our clients come first and that our BAYADA caregivers have the support they need to be successful. The Volunteer, Hospice Services is a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) who provides assistance to clients, families, and caregivers with home management, emotional support, and other supportive tasks related to terminal illness and end of life.

Volunteers Needed For:

* Assistance with home management tasks.
* Providing companionship and friendship to clients.
* Providing caregiver relief.
* Specialty areas: Music Therapy, Reiki, Massage, Pet Therapy, Craft Volunteer, End of Life Doula
* Sharing special talents, such as music or art.
* Providing assistance as a transport escort, as needed.
* Assisting with clerical work and other office tasks.
* Memorial Service Planning.
* Bereavement support to loved ones.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Aegis Health Care is unlike any other health care company. Through continuous improvement and innovation, we have expanded our Aegis family to include a vast array of services and programs designed to meet the needs of the communities we proudly serve. Aegis Health Care is currently operating in 3 states (Utah, Alaska & Arizona) and continuing to grow.

The Aegis core values are: Character, Experience and Trust . We are committed to providing high quality service to our patients, their families, and our employees. Our commitment to patient care can only be achieved with the right people in the right place. Every Aegis Volunteer can create special moments for our patients, constantly look for ways to improve patient care, and strive to make a difference daily. A Volunteer doesn't have any more time than anyone else, they just have big hearts!

Positive Work Environment

Aegis creates a healthy work environment for the benefit of both Volunteers and patients. We believe success comes when you surround yourself with passionate, dedicated, happy and talented, people.

Being the Difference

We are looking for Volunteers with the following qualities:

• thrive on establishing high level standards
• committed to professionalism while performing duties and responsibilities
• positive attitude
• team player
• compassion and kindness
• honesty and integrity

Everything we do is delivered with care. We are grateful for the trust you put in us and are passionate about the difference we make in your lives. These moments touch the lives of our patients and our employees, and they guide the way we run our business. These moments inspire, change and encourage us. You can be a volunteer with as few as 2 service hours per week.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Valid Driver's license, clean driving record and reliable automobile
• Proof of current automobile insurance
• Criminal background check clearance/fingerprint clearance.
• Negative TB test
• CPR certification
• Covid vaccine/exemption letter

Are you looking to be a part of a fun team that positively impacts your community? At Care Initiatives we're committed to celebrating life and helping those in our care live to the fullest. We love helping people gain their highest level of independence and quality of life during their time with us.

Care Initiatives is the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa. As a non-profit organization, we have proudly been investing millions of dollars into the communities we serve since 1989. Care Initiatives serves roughly 2800 Iowans through skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and hospice locations. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care for Iowans through all of life's transitions. "Always Learn" is one of our Core Values. We want you to learn and grow with us. Apply today to start your exciting new career with us!

Care Initiatives Hospice is now hiring a Volunteer Coordinator/Bereavement Counselor to join our team.

As the Volunteer Coordinator / Bereavement Counselor you will work with and lead the volunteer staff while providing bereavement support to patients and families to meet their needs.

Implement the Volunteer Program according to regulatory and agency policy Screen, recruit, and train prospective volunteer for all settings Responsible for the assignment and ongoing supervision of all volunteers Arrange for counseling or provide counseling to meet the bereavement needs of the families/caregivers Follow operational policies and procedures to meet patient/family/caregiver needs in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and Care Initiatives Hospice Policies and Procedures
Qualifications:

Education/Certification/License:

Masters (preferred) or Baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, divinity or other field related to grief services or counseling Volunteer management certificate preferred Current driver's license and automobile liability insurance

Knowledge:

Understanding of the healthcare system Volunteer leadership experience Understanding of end-of-life care experiences Knowledge of grief and bereavement theory and practice in counseling

Experience:

Experience in supervisory capacity preferred Experience in coordination of volunteer efforts preferred Practice in counseling preferred

Benefits:

Dayforce Wallet- On Demand Pay- access your pay as soon as it is earned!Four different great medical plan choices!HSA and FSA ProgramsTwo different dental coverage plan options VisionRetirement 403(b) Savings plan with company match!Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Critical illness and Accident Coverage PlansDoctor on Demand, discounts on gym memberships, fitness equipment, ID Theft Protections, Be Well 24/7Discount Programs on Verizon Wireless and hotel, theme park tickets, electronics, appliances, apparel and more!LPN &RN Board FundingContinuing Education (CE) Online TrainingAdvancement & Transfer OpportunitiesCNA Training ReimbursementEmployee Referral BonusUniformsVeteran's Day Pay for VeteransYears of Service Recognition Program

To apply please complete our online employment application today!

Care Initiatives has implemented its Employee and Provider SARS-CoV-2 ("COVID-19") Vaccine Policy pursuant to recent federal regulation, which requires all employees to have either their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or submit a medical or religious exemption request by February 14, 2022. If you have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, please be prepared to provide proof of vaccination upon hire. If you would like to submit a medical or religious exemption request, the appropriate forms will be provided to you upon hire.

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