JOB SUMMARY: The patient support volunteer is a member of the interdisciplinary team with a desire to support patients and families in the Hospice program wherever the patient calls home (including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and the Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House.)
RESPONSIBILITIES: (may include any combinations of these duties)
1. Provide respite for patient caregivers
2. Provide companionship to patients
3. Run errands for patients or caregivers
4. Prepare meals for patients
5. Perform light housekeeping (such as vacuuming or doing laundry)
6. Read to patients
7. Assist with other support needs of patients or caregivers