Patient Care Volunteer- ProHealth Hospice; Birmingham, AL

Job Category:
Hospice Staff

Requisition Number: PATIE
002642

Posted: April 17, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Birmingham, AL , USA

JOB SUMMARY:
Serves as a member of the Hospice IDG. Provides respite services to assigned patients and families.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational/Degree:
High school graduate or GED, preferred.
Training/Licensure:
Completes Hospice training program.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability:
Willingness to work as a Hospice team member. Demonstrated knowledge and well-developed communication skills.

Experience:

Previous experience with volunteering, grief, and/or bereavement, preferred.

Physical Requirements:
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position.
Mental Requirements:
Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available, and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative, and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

VOLUNTEERING Conditions:
Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions, and hazardous materials.

Transportation:
Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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