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6 people are interested
Friendly Visits with Certified Pet Therapy Animals
ORGANIZATION: The Community Hospice, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
Hospice work provides a wonderful opportunity to share time with individuals who are in their final stages of life. People are accepted into a hospice program if they are terminally ill and have less than six months to live. They are often placed in a hospital or nursing home setting but some do live at home.
You can make a tremendous difference to our hospice program by providing comfort, love and companionship through visits with your pet. Our goal is to enrich the quality of life for the hospice patient and often their families as well. Physical contact has a calming effect and pets have the ability to bring back pleasant memories of a person's life.
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About The Community Hospice, Inc.
Location:
295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144, US
Mission Statement
To serve seriously ill people and their families during the process of dying and grieving. To enhance quality of life with comprehensive, compassionate services that respect the dignity of those we serve.
Description
Hospice is a philosophy and program of care for persons in the advanced stages of any serious illness. The Community Hospice provides comfort care and emotional support for patients, and support, respite and bereavement services for their families throughout Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties, southern Washington County and the Amsterdam community in Montgomery County.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Private ResidencesNursing HomesHospitalsTroy, NY 12180
DATE POSTED
December 7, 2015
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 19
- Orientation or Training
- At least 3 hours a week - including travel time
- Pet must be certified as a Therapy Animal and be current with all immunizations and vaccinations