Direct Patient Care Volunteer (Powhatan, AL)

Direct Patient Care Volunteer

James River Hospice is in need of caring compassionate volunteers to provide basic companionship for our patients and respite care for their families.Volunteers will -sit with patients while their families and or caregivers run errands or need a break (perform light housekeeping meal prep etc.)-Assist patients and their families with basic errands We are asking for a commitment of 1-4 hours weekly based on patient family need. Companionship visits last roughly an hour. Visits for caregiver relief can last up to 4 hours to allow for doctor appointments shopping resting etc.All volunteers will be required to completed a background check drug screen and to attend an orientation detailing the policies and proceduares of hospice care as well as their specific duties and roles. Please Note James River Home Health and Hospice Inc. is a for-profit hospice agency. Volunteer engagement is a requirement of Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participateion 418.89