Hospice Client Care Volunteer
Summary
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About This Opportunity
Volunteers visit hospice clients weekly or bi-weekly
to provide emotional support, engage in memory making
and/or recreational activities, assist with
practical tasks such as running errands and helping
with household duties, and gives relief to
caregivers to have a break. They assess the need
for additional services that the hospice provides
and collaborates with the hospice care team to
meet clients' goals of care.
BENEFITS:
- Free training & certificate
- Reimbursement of travel expenses
- Free skill development opportunities
- Provision of references and letters of support
- Recognition of volunteer engagement
- Join a volunteer community of like-minded
people that supports your well-being
Commitment:
- 1 year of service minimum, with a variety of shift availability offered
Screening:
- Interview, references and a vulnerable sector police check is required for this role
Training & Orientation:
- Volunteers supporting hospice clients must complete Core Training, with additional pediatric-focused training for those interested in supporting our Children and Family programs. Combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions
Locations:
- Volunteers supporting hospice clients must complete Core Training, with additional pediatric-focused training for those interested in supporting our Children and Family programs. Combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions
Requirements:
- *Proficiency in English is required, ability to speak multiple languages an asset, Must be able to complete trainings, Comfortable working online to fulfil administrative requirements, Demonstrate a caring, mature, and compassionate attitude
Start Date:
- Your first step is to attend an Information Session - offered monthly
HOW TO APPLY:
Register to attend the mandatory Information Session here:
https://paceh.ca/volunteers/volunteer-information/
Application here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GBQWLQ7
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check