Administrative Skills, CPR Certification, Candidate Screening, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Corrective Action, Employee Benefits, Healthcare Providers, Hospice Care, Needs Assessment, Patient Assessment, Philosophy, Privacy Controls, Quality Management, Security Attacks, Social Work, Team Player, Terminally Ill, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Volunteer Experience, Volunteer Management
Requisition #:215095
Location:Montgomery, AL 36117
Category:Administrative/Clerical
Salary:$18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Position Details
Position Overview:
The Hospice Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training, and supervision of the volunteer component of hospice services to terminally ill patients and serves as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
Essential Job Functions:
- Recruits and screens applicants for volunteer services in the area of patient support/respite service, bereavement support, or administrative support.
- Oversees and provides comprehensive volunteer training.
- Assesses patient/family/caregiver for volunteer needs and makes appropriate assignment of volunteers.
- Makes initial joint visit with volunteer to introduce volunteer services to the patient/family/caregiver, completes the Volunteer Activity Plan.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the implementing, review, and revision of the patient's/family's plan of care and assists in the determination of volunteer needs.
- Supervises all aspects of the volunteer program; scheduling, monitoring appropriateness of patient care assignments, and completing probationary and annual performance evaluations.
- Monitors and updates volunteer personnel files as needed.
- Oversees completion of monthly reports required for: review of program status, verification of volunteer hours, and percentage of volunteer utilization vs. direct labor hours.
- Coordinates or provides continuing education for volunteers.
- Conducts volunteer support meetings as needed.
- Supports quality improvement efforts through participation in quality improvement activities as requested.
- Attends in-services and continuing education activities.
- Interfaces with the patient/family/caregiver, the hospice team, other health care providers in a respectful, professional and courteous manner.
- Acts as a community liaison, providing community education on hospice philosophy and volunteer services.
- Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If breach occurs, takes corrective action.
Why Join Our Team?
- Innovative technology to make your life easier
- Our care team work together to meet the needs of each patient
- Nationwide career opportunities where our leaders encourage advancements
- Our care teams enjoy the flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients to produce the best outcomes
Aveanna Healthcare Offers:
- 401(k) with match
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours
- Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement
- PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
Requirements:
- Baccalaureate or Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Education, or related field.
- Two years experience in the area of volunteerism, death and dying, bereavement or related area. Prefer previous exposure to hospice services.
- Excellent time management skills, and communication skills.
- Valid CPR
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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