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1 person is interested
WANTED: therapy animals for hospice patients
ORGANIZATION: SouthernCare - Saginaw
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1 person is interested
SouthernCare Hospice is looking for certified therapy pets to make visits to our patients! We are a community based hospice team, working in senior facilities and private homes throughout mid-Michigan, the thumb, Mt. Pleasant and more. Volunteers will make periodic visits to patients with their certified therapy pet - we can work with YOUR schedule - volunteer as often or as little as you'd like! Interested? Want to learn more? Contact SouthernCare at 989-790-7533. Note: Animals must be certified therapy pets. Volunteer must have proof of certification and vaccination records.
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About SouthernCare - Saginaw
Location:
6272 State Street, Saginaw, MI 48603, US
Mission Statement
SouthernCare’s Mission
The mission of SouthernCare is to assure that residents of its service locales have access to a program of care that enhances the quality of life for the terminally ill and their families. Care of the whole person is emphasized by providing physical, spiritual and emotional support to all medically appropriate persons, without discrimination. Efforts are centered on meeting needs by offering highly individualized compassionate care in the person’s home or a home like setting. SouthernCare recognizes the value of dedicated staff and volunteers and affirms each as individuals, as well as members of the care team. SouthernCare is dedicated to enhancing the care of all in the community by education, and by example, serve as a symbolic reminder that life is to be lived until you die.
Description
Who is SouthernCare?
SouthernCare, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest hospice providers. SouthernCare was founded in 1995 and is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Today, SouthernCare, a privately owned company, has over 75 offices in 15 states and provides care to over 3000 patients each day. SouthernCare offices are located in non-metropolitan areas which have a demonstrated need for hospice services. SouthernCare provides hospice services to patients who reside in private homes, group homes, assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities.
Each SouthernCare office is managed by a Clinical Director and a Community Relations Director. Each of these individuals lives and works in the area served by their office. In addition, each SouthernCare office employs a dedicated Care Team composed of Registered Nurse Case Managers, Social Workers, Hospice Aides and Chaplains. Volunteers also provide valuable support to our staff and our patients in the office as well as in the patient’s home. SouthernCare currently has over 1400 full and part time employees.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6272 State StreetSaginaw, MI 48603
DATE POSTED
March 10, 2015
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- Nursing
- Animal Therapy
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible