Patient Support Volunteer

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About Coastal Hospice

Location:

1113 Healthway Dr., Salisbury, MD 21802, US

Mission Statement

Coastal Hospice promotes dignity and quality of life for patients and families who face life-limiting conditions. Every patient and family facing serious illness is honored, supported, and comforted as they receive the right care, at the right time throughout their journey. Coastal Hospice believes human life has inherent dignity and is worthy of celebration. We hope our patients will live life to its fullest. Coastal Hospice will neither hasten nor unduly postpone death for those who are terminally ill. We will strive to alleviate pain, to provide physical comfort, to encourage emotional and spiritual growth, to foster reconciliation, and to enhance each patient's comfort, to encourage emotional and spiritual growth, to foster reconciliation, and to enhance relationships with others. Coastal Hospice respects the dignity of all who serve and are served by Coastal Hospice. We honor each patient's privacy and right to make concerning treatment.

Description

General Statement of Duties: Under the direction and supervision of the Volunteer Services staff and nursing staff, provides direct service to the patient/family. Services include emotional support and companionship for patients, and respite for caregivers.

Functions:

1. Establishes a friendly relationship with assigned patient and family.
2. Makes periodic visits and phone calls to provide practical and emotional support.
3. Communicates regularly with the Volunteer Services staff and when needed, the staff assigned

to patients.

1. Documents visits and pertinent information as directed by the Volunteer Services staff.
2. Maintains strict confidentiality about patients and families, as well as, sensitive organizational matters.