Hospice Care Center at McKee Position

Hospice of Larimer County maintains an inpatient unit at McKee Medical Center in Loveland. This facility is called the Hospice Care Center (HCC). HCC volunteers assist the staff and are a critical part of the team that provides excellent care for the patient.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Provide companionship for patients at the HCC.

• Provide support and service for families and caregivers.

• Assist staff with patient care as assigned.

• Answer telephones, route calls and take messages.

• Assist with laundry.

• Ensure that the Family Room is tidy and inviting; make coffee.

• Prepare admission packets.

• Ensure supply closet is tidy and stocked.

• Restock patient rooms with sheets, towels, etc.

• Administrative support including filing, updating records, etc.

• Special projects as assigned by HCC staff.

Time Commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to one day per week; 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Hospice Care Center at McKee Medical Center, 2000 N. Boise Ave, Loveland, CO

How to Apply:

1. Fill out and submit the Volunteer Application Packet. You can either email it to Volunteers@hlchospice.org or print it out and send it to: Hospice of Larimer County Attn: Volunteer Services 305 Carpenter Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80525

2. Your name will be put onto a registration list for the next volunteer training. Trainings are offered twice a year, in the spring and fall.

3. After you have completed the training, you will be invited to meet with the volunteer services manager. During this meeting, we will get to know you better.

4. You will be required to complete an OSHA and Confidentiality self-study packet and post-quiz. Background checks and drug tests are required for all volunteers working with patients and families.