Wasting Your Time on the SOFA? Try Hospice Support Outreach/Facility Activity (SOFA) Volunteering!

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The Support Outreach and Facility Activity (SOFA) Volunteer fills a crucial need in helping to support activities and services for the patient and family. They develop and pick up community resources to deliver to patient homes and may also assist marketing personnel with outreach and activities at assisted living facilities and long-term care centers (e.g., BINGO, Farmer’s Market, Musical Pool Noodles, etc.). These events are meant to engage residents in recreational activities and serve to support the Hospice program and residents in Hospice care. Working in a healthcare setting, there is strict adherence to confidentiality/HIPAA. Ongoing training is provided.

Essential Functions/Skills:

Ability to present a professional and upbeat demeanor with all community and facility interactions since the volunteer represents Traditions Health Hospice.

Provide compassionate interactions with patient/family.

Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and staff members.

Be comfortable working in an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy and property.

Must be comfortable serving diverse groups and cultures.

Must have an outgoing personality.

Must be able to communicate with administrative and clinical staff.

Must be able and comfortable serving diverse groups and cultures.

• Expect a rigorous background application process (fingerprints required), physical, TB and drug test, and training required for healthcare settings (Traditions Health incurs costs for physical and testing). But ask yourself, "Would I want anything less for my family member, with a volunteer in my home or with my vulnerable loved ones?"

• Did you know that volunteers are required for hospice programs by the centers for Medicare and Medicaid, and that they play a crucial role as part of a hospice care team? Are you ready to become part of our team? Contact us for more information about how you can make a difference to the patients and families we serve. Traditions Health Hospice is waiting to hear from you!

  Jenny Johnstone-Smith, Volunteer Coordinator