Veteran Volunteers (Hospice) Job at Hospice of Chattanooga

Hospice of Chattanooga Athens, TN 37303

Overview:
Come join our Hospice of Chattanooga Volunteer Team! Are you caring and compassionate? Do you have a passion for helping others? If you have served in the military and are searching for a way to make a difference in the lives of Veterans on hospice services, then we would love to have you as a hospice volunteer!

Hospice of Chattanooga's volunteers are provided the preparation and training they need to comfortably and successfully complete their chosen assignments. Some volunteers receive additional training based on their selected area of service. Hospice of Chattanooga serves patients in and around the areas of Athens, Apison, Chattanooga, Cleveland, East Ridge, Hixson, Jasper, Ooltewah, Red Bank, and Signal Mountain.

Become a hero on your own terms

On your own time. In your own way. With your personality. Your ability to relate. Your own skills.

You can be one of our volunteers

When you give us the precious gift of your time and interest, we give you a chance to make a real difference in someone’s life. We train you, find you the right assignment and stand behind you as you grow.

Hospice of Chattanooga provides professional care with a personal touch. We accomplish this by focusing on both the patient and their family. We will treat the disease process with medical expertise while emphasizing quality living, not only physically, but also psychosocially, emotionally and spiritually. Comfort, compassion and calming presence are the gifts we bring to this service, and we are honored to walk with the patient and loved ones through this special time.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT PAID EMPLOYEES AND DO NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR THEIR TIME.
Responsibilities:
Veteran volunteers have the unique ability to relate and connect with other Veterans, which is why they are vital to ensuring our veteran patients get the extra attention they deserve. Veteran volunteers provide companionship (conversation/sharing stories, playing games, etc.), caregiver relief (to give direct caregivers a break), compassionate listening, and participate in Veteran pinning ceremonies. Veteran volunteers have invaluable insight and may be able to give stress reduction techniques to patients/caregivers, help recognize PTSD in patients, and help patients/caregivers identify and process grief. Volunteers may support patients emotional and/or spiritual healing through sharing a common language and cultural bond.
Qualifications:
  • Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order, if making patient visits.
  • Must be able to pass background check requirements.
  • CMS requires that all patient-facing staff, as well as those that are in contact with patient-facing staff, be fully vaccinated, or have a documented religious or medical exemption. This important rule is required for all healthcare organizations that receive federal funds through Medicare or Medicaid.
Min: USD $0.00/Hr. Max: USD $0.00/Hr.



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