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Flexible Schedule
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Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Some patients faced with a life-limiting illness, who request a volunteer in many hospice programs, may never receive one. As Volunteer Coordinator for Traditions Health, it is my personal mission to provide one for every patient that desires a volunteer. Traditions Health of Biloxi (our new office location is in Ocean Springs, MS) is searching for dedicated and compassionate volunteers to contribute to the quality of life for the clients we serve. Any and all skills are needed and we have flexible schedules. We also provide an initial orientation/training, and ongoing training! Working in a healthcare setting, there is strict adherence to confidentialities/HIPAA. Ongoing training is provided. The ways in which to serve are varied and may include any one of these activities, depending on where you agree to serve: Provide companionship to a patient bedside, or respite for a family member to run an errand. Help to create a Legacy project: a picture portfolio, a narrative, a scrapbook or journal--an accounting of a patient's life--for which the patient will be remembered. Mow the lawn, or care for their garden. Walk the family dog, or help care for their pets. Assist with administrative tasks at our office. Prepare meals. Play games, or write letters. Assist our Chaplain with bereavement and memorial service events. Become a Tuck-In Caller Volunteer to ensure that patients and families have needed supplies for the weekend. Essential Functions/Skills: Ability to communicate in a conversation meant to engage patient/family. Must possess effective and empathic listening skills. Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and staff members. Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy and property. Must be cognizant of the unique position they hold within the patient and family setting. Must possess a high degree of empathy and compassion related to end-of-life and Bereavement events. Must be 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
Date Posted: 2024-10-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Ocean Springs, MS 39564
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
Date Posted: 2024-10-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Ocean Springs, MS 39564
The Spiritual Care Support and Memorial Events Volunteer (SCSV) assists the Traditions Health (TH) Chaplain by visiting with patients as necessary and assisting with bereavement and memorial activities. As needed, may serve when patients are considered in 11th hour status. Working in a healthcare setting, there is strict adherence to confidentialities/HIPAA. Ongoing training is provided. The SCSV works closely with the Chaplain. Essential Functions/Skills: Provide compassionate companionship and/or spiritual support (as defined by the Traditions Health Chaplain) for patient and family. Ability to communicate in a conversation meant to engage patient/family. Must possess effective and empathic listening skills. Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and staff members, cognizant of being in an environment with grieving family and friends. Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy, and property. Ability to organize materials and prioritize time sensitive to bereavement events. Must possess a high degree of empathy and compassion related to end-of-life and bereavement events. 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
Date Posted: 2024-10-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Too many people pass from our lives with their stories still inside. Therefore, the Legacy Support (LSV) plays a crucial role in assisting patients to explore, communicate and capture their legacy to leave their loved ones. What gave their life meaning? What advice or memory would they share? Volunteers will help translate those key moments into a project that may be as different as each patient, and could include videos, recordings, pictures, or narratives. Their legacy may be left as a surprise for family members, or the family may be part of the legacy process, helping to gather photos, tell stories of how their loved one impacted them and how their legacy will live on. This is an organic process guided completely by the patient and family. Working in a healthcare setting, there is strict adherence to confidentialities/HIPAA. Ongoing training is provided. Reports To: Chaplain and Volunteer Coordinator Essential Functions/Skills Needed to Create a Legacy Project Provide compassionate companionship to patient while exploring Legacy Project. Ability to present and explore ideas/types of Legacy Projects that patient/family may desire creating. Ability to communicate in a conversation meant to engage patient/family in reflective process. Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and staff members. Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy and property. Ability to organize materials into a final Legacy Project. Possess creative and/or artistic skills. Must be 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
Date Posted: 2024-10-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Ocean Springs, MS 39564
The Tuck-In Caller Volunteer (TICV) fills a crucial need in helping to identify patient and family needs prior to going into the weekend period. Placing phone calls to patient homes to ensure that supplies (e.g., adult diapers, wipes, hand sanitizer, etc.) are sufficient to get the patient and family through the weekend, allows the staff to be available for more pressing needs that may arise during the weekend. Thursday afternoon calls help avoid placing undue stress on the family and care team members because it allows time for planning and for a patient’s needs to be met by staff during Friday’s schedule, if possible. Working in a healthcare setting, there is strict adherence to confidentialities/HIPAA. Ongoing training is provided. Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator Essential Functions: Via telephone calls, provide compassionate inquiries regarding patient/family needs. Ability to present a professional and upbeat phone demeanor, allowing for smiling personality to show through, and the ability to convey care and concern about needs of patient and family. Ability to communicate in a conversation meant to determine needs of patient and family; to hear what they may Not be saying. "We don’t need anything," may not be a factual statement." Be an effective and empathic listener. 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. 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
Date Posted: 2024-10-17
