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25 people are interested
Pet Visitation/Therapy Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Hillcrest Health Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
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25 people are interested
Are you looking to get your furry friend involved in the community? Hillcrest Hospice Care is looking for you! Companionship with pets comforts hospice patients and enhances their end of life care on many different levels.
Pet visitation is known to lower blood pressure, heart rate, and stress. It also helps on an emotional level to decrease anxiety and depression. Alzheimer's and Dementia patients greatly benefit from pet therapy as it reduces unwanted behaviors and calms agitation.
Hillcrest requires:
- Pet must be up to date on immunizations and have history of good health and behavior
- Orientation - We provide!!
- Continueing Education - We provide!!
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About Hillcrest Health Services
Location:
1820 Hillcrest Drive, Suite B, Bellevue, NE 68005, US
Mission Statement
We Enhance the Lives of Aging Adults
Description
Hillcrest Health Services enhances the lives of aging adults and their families every day through the region's largest continuum of services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Hillcrest Hospice Care1820 Hillcrest DriveBellevue, NE 68005
DATE POSTED
January 27, 2018
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- Elder care
- Bereavement Support
- Patient Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training