Job Description

CONTACT NAME : Jennifer Parada

EMAIL and PHONE : jparada@nevaehhospice.com , 505-659-7323

SCHOOL YEAR : 2025-2026

LOCATION : The work environment consists in a facility environment where the patient resides.

WEEKLY HOURS - .5 COURSE CREDIT: No more than 10 hours per week. No more than 6 hours per day, plus complete a self-reflection project and present it during the last week of the internship. Currently a 1 - 2 semester limit.

HOURLY PAY: $15/hr stipend (No taxes withheld)

WHEN WORK HAPPENS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM unless instructed differently by your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor Contact Name above.

About Albuquerque Public Schools

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is the largest of New Mexico's 89 school districts, serving about a fourth of the state's public school students in 143 schools scattered across 1,200 square miles. APS is the largest employer in Albuquerque, providing full-time jobs for more than 11,000 people, including about 5,300 teachers.

Summary of Position

Hospice Volunteers provide a valuable service to Nevaeh Hospice Program.

As a member of the Hospice team, Hospice Volunteers provide services to Patients and their

families with terminal illness and/or provide administrative support to the Hospice Program.

Direct Care Volunteer Position Duties:

1. Sit and visit with patients and families, provide companionship and support. Perform tasks to

support the patient.

1. Report pertinent observations regarding changes in patient status to the case manager

and/or volunteer coordinator.

1. Assist with meal preparation, light housekeeping, chores and other tasks as needed.
2. Maintain close contact with volunteer coordinator and hospice team.
3. Informs volunteer coordinator as soon as possible if unable to make visit.

Administrative Support Volunteer Position:

1. Copies, organizes materials and files documents.
2. Sort and prepare mailing material , assist as needed with outgoing mailings.
3. Perform routine typing. Assist with correspondence.
4. Answer the phone and communicate messages consistently and in a timely manner.
5. Informs volunteer coordinator as soon as possible if unable to come into the office.

Hard Skills

• Enrolled in High School or GED

Soft Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Organized student with a positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Attention to work rules and deadlines

Exposure & Training provided through internship

On the job training provided.

Working and Physical Conditions/Onboarding Requirements (**vaccinations, etc.)

1. TB testing required (for volunteers with direct patient contact).
2. Successful completion of Nevaeh Hospice Volunteer Training Program.
3. Wear neat and presentable scrubs along with name tag provided.
4. Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy and the NM Hospice

Patient Bill of Rights.

1. Know and practice good safety and personal hygiene habits.
2. Report immediately to Volunteer Coordinator any injuries to self and/or patient .
3. Must be compassionate and work with respect and ethical awareness.
4. Must be able to work as a team member with the hospice team and maintain open

communication with the other team members.

1. Record and submit accurate, timely and objective documentation in Axxess.
2. The volunteer is required to sit, stoop, kneel, and communicate by talking and listening.

Please speak to your SEL Teacher/Advisor/Mentor regarding working and physical conditions at your intern site. You will also be required to sign and upload a W-9 and Parental Permission form. In addition, you will be required to electronically acknowledge Non-Disclosure and Internship agreements.

As part of your application, you will be expected to fill out your emergency contact information, school, and other personal information as required by Albuquerque Public Schools Work-Based Learning programs and the New Mexico Public Education Department. Failure to do so or omission, or erroneous information will result in your application being rejected.

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