SUMMARY: To provide assistance and support without compensation to hospice patient/family/hospice team. May attend IDT conferences as appropriate. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Direct Patient Care: 

• Provide direct care/companionship to patient, reporting any changes to hospice staff. 
• Provide preparation of meals or assist with household chores. 
• Provide a clean, safe and comfortable patient environment. 
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication and respite to patient/family. 
• Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy and property. 

• Administrative Support:  

• Provide clerical support to office staff. 
• Participate in special projects/fund raisers. 

• Professional Volunteer:  

• Provide services according to the rules and standard of practice of their respective disciplines. 

• Participates in the development and presentation of educational programs as appropriate. 
• Fulfills additional performance responsibilities as assigned and as necessary. 

Supervisory Responsibility:  

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Qualifications and Experience:  

• High School Diploma, preferred.  
• Must be a responsible, detail-oriented individual. 
• Must maintain neat and clean appearance. 
• Must be dependable and have a professional work ethic.  
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing team member. 

Experience:   

• No experience is required.   

Language skills: 

• Ability to read and write English.   
• Basic computer skills preferred. 

Licenses:  

• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License with good driving record. 

Physical Requirements:   

• Use hands to grip or feel.  
• Reach with hands and arms.   
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop and kneel. 
• Frequently required to stand on one’s feet for a long period of time.  
• Ability to deal effectively with stress. 

Working Conditions: 

• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, staff, visitors, etc. under all conditions/circumstances.  
• Ability to travel locally with some exposure to unpleasant weather. 
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition 

• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. 
• Risk level- Low