Caring for Christ Volunteer Training Last Updated 2/23/13.
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Transcript of Caring for Christ Volunteer Training Last Updated 2/23/13.
Why Volunteer?
St Francis of Assisi Mission Following the loving examples of Jesus and our chosen patron, St. Francis, we will reach out beyond ourselves and our own needs to serve and work with the community in which we live.
Caring for Christ Ministry Mission Promotes Health in Body, Mind, and Spirit for St. Francis of Assisi Home-Bound Parishioners and Their Caregivers
Volunteer Expectations
TimeAssistance ActivitiesDetailed Standard Assistance Detailed Assistance ExceptionsOptional Assistance
Shopping Detailed Standard AssistanceParishioner and/or Caregiver Is Expected to
Pay for Purchases (Cash is Preferred) Provide Written List of Items Needed Optional
Volunteer Can Pick Up Prescription But Is NOT Responsible for Verifying It Is Correct Medication
Gas Reimbursement Volunteer Tracking of Mileage for Tax Purposes
Transportation Detailed Standard Assistance
Volunteer Is NOT Responsible for Passenger Injury If Vehicle Accident OccursTrips Are Limited to 15 Miles, Unless Alternate Arrangements Between Parishioner and/or Caregiver And Volunteer Are DiscussedParishioner and/or Caregiver Is Responsible for Parking FeesTransporting Parishioner In a Wheelchair Is Dependent On Volunteer Transportation is Available for Parishioners Age 18 And Over.Optional
Bathroom Assistance By the Volunteer Taking Notes At Doctor's Appointments BUT Parishioner and/or
Caregiver Must Sign HIPAA Form First. Volunteer Tracking of Mileage for Tax Purposes
Respite Care Detailed Standard AssistanceTakes Place In Parishioner or Caregiver's HomeParishioner and/or Caregiver
Must Sign Waiver (Not Responsible For Injury)Caregiver
Must Provide a Current Emergency Contact Number To Volunteer
Provide Level of Interaction Between Volunteer and Parishioner
Respite Care Detailed Standard Assistance (Cont.)
Volunteer Is NOT Expected to Do Hands-On Care,
For Example Bathing, Personal Care, Dressing Expected To Stay With Parishioner Until
Caregiver Returns Expected to Keep St. Francis' Health Minister Informed Of
Change in Parishioner's StatusToileting Will Be Discussed Between Parishioner and/or Caregiver and Volunteer. Volunteer Will Only Do What He/She Is Comfortable With.Optional - Volunteer May Share Meal If Food For Parishioner Is Provided. Volunteer Can Bring In His/Her Own Food For Himself. Volunteer May Bring In Food For Parishioner As Long As It Is Approved By Parishioner and/or Caregiver.
Detailed Assistance Exceptions
Volunteer CAN NOT Distribute Medication or Direct Medical Therapy
No Medical Advice Is Allowed Your Therapy Is Not Parishioner's Therapy
Optional AssistanceYou Are NOT Required to Do the Following, BUT, If Willing, Can Do
Pick Up Prescription BUT Are NOT Responsible For Verifying It Is Correct Medication
Gas Reimbursement Bathroom Assistance Taking Notes At Doctor's Appointments
(Parishioner Must Sign HIPAA Form First) Share Meal If Food For Parishioner Is Provided. Bring In Food For Parishioner As Long As It Is
Approved By Parishioner and/or Caregiver.If You Are Uncomfortable At Any Time, Contact St. Francis' Faith Community Nurse Immediately
Legal Concerns - Privacy
Parishioner and/or Caregiver HIPAA – Signed By Parishioner and/or Caregiver
Volunteer Do NOT Discuss Parishioner's Personal Information, E.G., Health History or Medical Information, With Anyone Other Than the Caregiver.
If Parishioner Is Suicidal or Homicidal, Volunteer MUST Discuss With St. Francis' Faith Community Nurse Immediately
Legal Concerns – Emergencies
If In Doubt, Call 911.Even If Parishioner Falls, Someone Will Come to Help ParishionerVolunteer May Choose to Drive to Hospital. EMS Will Only Take FamilyCall Caregiver AFTER 911 Call.
Procedures
Forms Volunteer Application Companion Application Companion Request and Release Form Transportation-Shopping-Errands Request and Release Form
Volunteer Log FormAssistance ReviewVolunteer First Meeting with RequesterVerbal Requests for Assistance
FormsVolunteer Application - see web pageCompanion Application – see web pageCompanion Request and Release Form see web pageTransportation-Shopping-Errands Request and Release Form – see web pageVolunteer Log Form – see web pageHIPPA form – see web page
All forms found on St Francis website under Pastoral/Health Ministry
Assistance Review
St. Francis' Faith Community Nurse Visits Requester/Person In Need to Confirm Level of Need
Prior to Any Volunteer Contacting Parishioner or Caregiver
Periodically to Confirm If Level Has Changed Based on Volunteer's Parishioner's Status
Discussion Annually
Volunteer's First Meeting with Parishioner and/or Caregiver
By Phone or Personally Introduced By St. Francis’ Faith Community NurseCaregiver Will Provide Up to 30 Minutes to Orient Volunteer to Physical Surroundings and Needs (Physical and Psychological) [This Could Be At the First Scheduled Activity.]
Verbal Requests for Assistance
Additional Requests Outside of Original Request
Contact St. Francis' Faith Community Nurse or Ask Parishioner and/or Caregiver to Update Companion Request Form
If Uncomfortable With Request, Contact St. Francis' Faith Community Nurse Immediately
Contact Information
Director of Health MinistryFaith Community NurseTracey Eberhardt, MS, RN
410-792-0470 ext.214 Email [email protected]