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79 people are interested
Pet Therapy Visiting Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Gentiva Hospice
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79 people are interested
Do you have a special four-legged friend? We are looking for volunteers to bring that special friend to a patient's home and provide hospice patients with that special companionship they often miss.
After completing our hospice volunteer training course, you will visit patients in their homes (be that a skilled nursing facility or a free standing house) with your pet, providing companionship and friendly visits.
Pet therapy handler/dog teams are assigned to visit patients that live in their neighborhood so the burden of travel is minimal. In most situations, visiting hours are flexible and you will be able to visit patients on your schedule, when it is most convenient for you.
Visitor volunteers do NOT perform any medical or personal cares and do not transfer patients, administer any medicines, take patients to the bathroom, etc. Your job is just to visit as a friendly neighbor would!
More opportunities with Gentiva Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Gentiva Hospice
Location:
10150 W. National Ave, Suite 140, West Allis, WI 53227, US
Mission Statement
To promote compassionate care and extraordinary service to the patients and the families we serve,
Description
Hospice is a compassionate, patient-centered approach to providing care for people at the end of life. Hospice care is focused on maintaining dignity, increasing quality of life and providing comfort, including pain and symptom management. Gentiva Hospice cares not only for patients, but offers support for their families as well.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee andWashington CountiesMilwaukee, WI 53227
DATE POSTED
April 26, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training