Hospice Companion Volunteer

Job overview

The Hospice Companion Volunteer role is onsite in Saint Charles, MI; compensation is not specified. AdvisaCare Hospice serves patients in Saginaw County. This volunteer role supports hospice patients and their families through companionship, caregiver relief, pet visits, bedside music, bereavement calls, and grief-group assistance. Grief support is also listed as a remote volunteer opportunity.

What you'll do

• Provide bedside companionship to hospice patients in nursing facilities
• offer caregiver relief in private residences
• provide pet therapy visits with already licensed dogs
• play guitar at patients’ bedsides
• make bereavement support calls and assist with grief groups. Remote grief support is also available. Volunteers must be willing to submit to TB and drug tests and fingerprinting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice companion volunteer

advisacare

saint charles mi

saginaw county

hospice

patient companionship

caregiver relief

bereavement support

grief groups

pet therapy

guitar

remote grief support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

No healthcare experience is needed; volunteers must be at least 18.

About the employer

AdvisaCare is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.