Spiritual Care Volunteer
(Heart House Hospice)
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Position ID: 132 Last Modified: 17 May 2013 Last Full Update: 17 May 2013
Opportunity Details
Duties of RoleFunctioning: 
- Providing spiritual support to client and/or family; 
- Provide weekly visit with client and/or family; 
 
When assigned to a client/family duties may include: 
- Playing music, reading spiritual or holy books, praying, taking walks, specific rituals, chatting, meditation, reflections, funeral conversations, etc, as per the direction of the client; 
- Provide a non-discriminating, non-judgmental atmosphere for the client/family to discuss their reactions and values related to spirituality, religion, death, dying, funerals, cultural practices, and belief systems while not imposing one’s own faith/beliefs/opinions on others. 
 
Note: At least one year of experience as a Hospice In-Home Volunteer is a pre-requisite for this volunteer position.
Hours Awarded to StudentsNo
Ages18 year(s) and up
Police CheckRequired
Skills/ExperienceQualifications:  
- A commitment to the Hospice Spiritual Care and the concepts of Hospice Care;  
- Have 1 year Hospice Palliative Care experience either as a volunteer or staff;  
- Have successfully completed the Hospice Palliative Care 30 hour Course;  
- Have successfully fulfilled Hospice screening and training requirements;  
- Have good communication, verbal, written and listening skills;  
- Have good organizational skills including punctuality;  
- Have strong professional boundaries and the ability to maintain confidentiality;  
- Have a compassionate and empathetic attitude.
Qualifications/Certification- Have at least one year of experience as a Hospice Client volunteer; 
- Have served at least 2 to 3 in-home hospice clients as a Hospice Client Volunteer' 
- Have a letter of recommendation from the Coordinator of Volunteers or Coordinator of Recruitment and Training based on performance as a Client Volunteer; 
- Complete an interview with the Coordinator of Bereavement and Spiritual Care. 
 
General: 
- Must work as a member of the Hospice Team and interdisciplinary team; 
- Attend on-going education opportunities and volunteer events; 
- Follow all visiting protocol - see policies and procedures provided; 
- Ask for assistance if help or support or additional information is required; 
- Comply with the fragrance-free and smoke-free environment policy. 
 
Reporting / Supervision: 
- Provide phone report to the Coordinator of Bereavement and Spiritual Care after the first visit with a client/family; 
- Attend monthly two hour group supervision meeting;  
- Submit monthly written reports by fax or email to the Coordinator of Bereavement and Spiritual Care recording all contacts and visits with client/family, observations, mileage;  
- Be punctual and reliable for all assignments, notifying the Coordinator of Bereavement and Spiritual Care immediately when unable to fulfil assignment due to vacation, illness of other; 
- Spiritual Care Volunteers take direction and are accountable to the Coordinator of Bereavement and Spiritual Care.
Length of CommitmentLong Term (more than 6 months) - A minimum of one-year commitment is required.
Minimum Hours3 / Week
LocationMississauga, Brampton and Malton Areas
Link to Mapgoo.gl/maps/VkZzJ
TransportationMust have your own transportation.
Main ContactAlexandra McKenna, Coordinator of Recruitment and Training, Heart House Hospice; Phone: 905-712-8119 ext 233; Fax: 905-712-4029; Email: Amckenna@hearthousehospice.com
Social Media LinksFacebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hearthousehospice
Twitter Twitter: twitter.com/HeartHouseHosp
Website Website: www.hearthousehospice.com
Dates and TimesMonday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
SeasonsYear-round
Number of Volunteers Req'dBrampton: 2 individual(s) ; Mississauga: 2 individual(s) 
 
4 individual(s) needed in total.
TrainingTraining is required - Hospice Palliative Care 30 hour Course. ; Scheduled training - One full day Spiritual Care Training will be provided. ; Training on-going - Regular contact with the Coordinator of Bereavement and Spiritual Care for supervision, support, evaluation, case concerns, reflection, and mentoring.
ClientsProvide spiritual support to clients living with a life threatening or terminal illness and their families.
Interaction LevelOne-on-one ; Small Group
Areas of InterestBereavement ; Companion/Friend ; Hospice Care ; Hospital/Institutional Visit ; Patient Support ; Seniors (Work with)
Suitable ForYoung Adult (19 to 24) ; Adult (24+) ; Family Group ; Corporate Team/Group
CommentsPre-requisite: 
Must have at least one year of Hospice Palliative Care and have completed the 30 hour Hospice Palliative Training
Agency Details
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Organization NameHeart House Hospice
Address & Map
855 Matheson Blvd E, Unit 1
Mississauga, ON L4W 4L6
 
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Office Phone905-712-8119 
Fax905-712-4029
E-Mailinfo@hearthousehospice.com
Websitewww.hearthousehospice.com