What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer - Hospice - Thousand Oaks, CA position at Crossroads Healthcare at Home?
About Us
Los Robles Healthcare at Home is committed to creating an environment that acts as a magnet for the most collaborative, unselfish, and team-oriented people in the Thousand Oak area and is an Impact Healthcare Agency. Impact Healthcare currently provides Home Healthcare and end-of-life Hospice Care to 1,500 patients throughout CA, UT, AZ, and OR. With 11 Medicare Certified agencies, 12 locations, and a great support team, Impact Healthcare is positioned with the strength of a large organization, but the heart of a small one. We believe in finding, enjoying, and achieving a better way as we strive every day to be the provider of choice in the communities we serve.
About the position
We are seeking compassionate volunteers! Volunteers can make a big difference to Hospice patients and caregivers. Hospice is a comprehensive healthcare program, designed to help people who have a terminal illness and life expectancy of up to 6 months. As volunteers, we are able to add extra relief by offering companionship, light housekeeping, and a break for the caregiver who often gets burned out.
Ways to Serve:
- Sit and talk
- Read
- Play music
- Handle light housekeeping home repairs/lawn care
- Make memory books
- Complete office work
Requirements:
- At least 1 hour a week
- Complete Hospice volunteer training program (mostly online and takes about 12 hrs. to complete)
- Willing to undergo a background check (we pay for), and a TB test
Why volunteer with us?
We have a team approach that is focused on "our" success in achieving a great work environment and excellent patient outcomes. We believe in caring for both our team and our patients and have a profound understanding of the value in both. We are committed to being the provider of choice in the areas we serve. Come meet us, join the team, and help us continue to build something great. . . We're excited to meet you!