SP-12: Hospice House Volunteer

Description

Description and Purpose of the Unit: Hospice House of Mid-Michigan is an inpatient facility offering comfort care to those whose life expectancy is 6 months or less. Volunteers provide comfort measures and assist caregiver with various tasks. This position is located at Sparrow’s St. Lawrence campus, 1210 W Saginaw St, Lansing and requires a 2-semester commitment (fall and Spring).

Responsibilities: * This description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Volunteers may be asked to perform additional duties by their department. * Direct patient contact in assisting terminally ill patients and their families. * Provide companionship, respite, hands on patient care including feeding and answering call lights. * May assist staff with turning and transferring patients. * May also be asked to restock supplies and make beds. * Special tasks may be assigned based on department and patient needs as well as the student's experience, level of comfort and interest. * Attend a unit training

Qualifications and Skills Needed * Students will need good communication and people skills to be able to interact with many kinds of people, in a culturally sensitive manner. * Must be mature and act in a professional manner that is consistent of the Sparrow I CARE Values Required Responsibilities of the College Volunteer * Must be registered with Sparrow’s Volunteer Department * Must complete the Sparrow Hospital Orientation, unit training and annual safety training * Must adhere to the agreed upon work schedule * Maintain proper uniform including wearing the Sparrow ID Badge * Must provide proof of a negative TB test. * Must have flu vaccination between the months of November 1-March 30. * Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) * Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients, volunteers, and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful * Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) * Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities * Adheres to policies and procedures designed to avoid, prevent and reduce the spread of communicative diseases * Demonstrate knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security Policies and procedures Volunteers must adhere to all requirements related to COVID 19 • Properly wear hospital approved face mask & other required PPE. • Wiping down high touch surface areas with hospital approved disinfectant. • Use the Sparrow Caregiver Essentials App before coming to volunteer. Provide proof of COVID Vaccine or have an approved exemption from Sparrow

Agency

Sparrow
Sparrow Hospital is a 676-bed facility offering a highly sophisticated health care system. More than 7,000 medical staff, volunteers and caregivers are involved in providing the best possible care to patients. Sparrow Hospital has volunteers in many of their auxiliaries and/or departments. Students will be under the supervision of professional staff members in the specified unit.
1215 East Michigan Avenue
Lansing MI, 48912

Registration is closed.

Registration Slot Available Seats
Sunday, 4:00-8:00p 1 of 1
Sunday, 6:00-10:00p 1 of 1
Monday, 4:00-8:00p 0 of 1 Full
Monday, 6:00-10:00p 0 of 1 Full
Tuesday, 4:00-8:00p 1 of 1
Tuesday, 6:00-10:00p 0 of 1 Full
Wednesday, 4:00-8:00p 0 of 1 Full
Wednesday, 6:00-10:00p 1 of 1
Thursday, 4:00-8:00p 1 of 1
Thursday, 6:00-10:00p 1 of 1
Friday, 4:00-8:00p 1 of 1
Friday, 6:00-10:00p 1 of 1
Saturday, 4:00-8:00p 1 of 1
Saturday, 6:00-10:00p 1 of 1

Total seats in position: 14