Open Positions at Enso House

NOTE: From its inception, Enso House has been able to operate solely on a volunteer basis. Our staff has provided high quality, 24/7 holistic care for those at the end of life. As our physician-trained director of 20 years transitions into retirement, we would like to continue this volunteer model if at all possible. That said, we are happy to work creatively with the right individuals to ensure these positions are financially viable according to each candidate’s needs.

Caregivers

While having a healthcare background and previous end-of-life caregiving experience is preferred, we are open to training those who have:

• Strong desire to serve and care for people at the end of their lives and for their loved ones
• Willingness to share household tasks and meals as a family would
• Committed to spiritual life and practice, whatever form that may take for you
• Curious, open-minded and heart centered
• Generous of spirit and considerate of others’ needs
• Ability to work seamlessly within a team as well as on one’s own
• Willingness to go beyond one’s comfort zone and to learn new skills
• A highly flexible demeanor, responsive to whatever situations may arise
• Self-motivation, tending to whatever household needs arise
• An appreciation of both solitude and social interaction in high intensity circumstances
• Ability to listen deeply and to be respectful toward others
• A sense of humor

All applicants must pass a Washington State background check.

Director of Guest Care Services

Enso House, a unique hospice home set in a beautiful northwest island community, is seeking an experienced health care practitioner to direct hands-on care to terminally ill patients. Nurses or doctors of any specialty are welcome to apply. Experience in end-of-life care, while beneficial, is not a requirement.

Potential Enso House guests are usually first enrolled with the local WhidbeyHealth hospice service, and orders for their care are negotiated by the individual’s primary care physician and hospice team. The Director of Guest Care Services and other caregivers at Enso House then implement the orders and provide the direct patient care, as well as give input from the vantage point of their round-the-clock interaction with each patient.

• Admission assessment
• Admission paperwork
• Function as a case manager
• Function as a core caregiver/take regular shifts of bedside care
• Lead individual volunteer training
• Lead 28-hour caregiver training
• Directly supervise volunteer caregivers
• Organize shift schedule for staff and volunteers
• Maintain relationships with area hospitals and hospices
• Field telephone calls and follow-up inquiries
• Participate in meal preparation, housekeeping, and other shared activities

The benefits provided include room and board at this picturesque homestead on Whidbey Island as well as accident insurance, and a small monthly stipend. Licensing and insurance expenses are paid by Enso House.

Office Administrator

Need a working familiarity with PC and Microsoft Office software especially Word/ Excel/ Outlook/Publisher/Access

OFFICE

• Track office supplies: letterhead/stamps/printer ink etc.
• Track capital improvement needs

FINANCIAL

• Track donations, make bank deposits, enter in QuickBooks
• Maintain QuickBooks
• Track PayPal
• Keep checkbook registry updated, bank statements reconciled with QuickBooks
• Pay bills by check and online
• Track credit card
• Write donation thank you letters
• Manage payroll if there are employees or independent contractors
• Annual depreciation update with accountant

LEGAL

• Track volunteer background checks
• File annual Corporation Commission renewal document
• File annual Nonprofit Report
• Ensure annual tax documents are properly filed

INSURANCE

• Update Volunteer, D&O, and property policies through our broker CIMA
• Update automobile driver list as needed

MEETINGS

• Organize monthly volunteer meetings
• Coordinate with Director to prepare updates and agenda for board meetings

EVENTS

• Fundraising
• Community Education
• Caregiver Retreats

GRANT WRITING as needed

NEWSLETTER: Organize biannually/collect content/supervise postal and email distribution

CONTACTS DATABASE: Update/maintain

RECRUITMENT: Facilitate /organize volunteer and core staff recruitment

VOLUNTEERS

• Follow-up on inquiries
• Hold face-to-face conversation with prospective volunteers
• Maintain database
• Organize/lead monthly meetings
• Maintain paperwork and handle requirements for applications/background checks
• Provide orientation for volunteers

TRAINING

• Organize volunteer training
• Organize nursing assistant training for staff and community

Operations and Facility Manager

• Track household supplies and groceries
• Track home maintenance: septic/ water/furnace/ chimney/pest/smoke alarm batteries
• Organize maintenance schedule and repairs
• Assist Office Administrator as needed
• Cleaning – daily/weekly/other chores
• Recycle and Garbage removal
• Garden and lawn maintenance