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16 people are interested
Pet Therapy Volunteers Needed for Hospice Patients
ORGANIZATION: Pathways to Compassion Hospice
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16 people are interested
Pathways to Compassion Hospice is looking for pet therapy volunteers!
The volunteer will bring their certified pet to visit with hospice patients. The pet volunteer provides support services in compliance with hospice policies. The pet therapy certified pet is utilized therapeutically to implement the hospice plan of care, providing tactile stimulation, aid in relaxation, companionship, and other quality of life benefits to patients.
Dogs must have "Canine Good Citizen" certificate or be a certified therapy dog. All vaccinations must be up-to-date as well. Routine grooming necessary.
Volunteer must complete paperwork (including a background check,) two Tuberculosis skin tests, and volunteer training prior to visiting patients. Volunteer must bring their pet to meet the Volunteer Coordinator prior to seeing patients.
Please contact Casey Haffield at 402.333.3149 or casey.haffield@cchnet.net for more information.
More opportunities with Pathways to Compassion Hospice
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About Pathways to Compassion Hospice
Location:
287 North 115th Street, Omaha, NE 68154, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Pathways to Compassion Hospice is to affirm life during its final stages by providing holistic compassionate care to patients and their families; by providing access to hospice care for under-served or difficult to serve populations; by wise and efficient use of available resources, and by educating the community.
Description
Hospice Philosophy Hospice provides palliative support and care for persons in the last phases of incurable disease so that they may live as fully and as comfortable as possible. Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on maintaining the quality of remaining life. Hospice affirms life and neither hastens nor postpones death. Hospice exists in the hope and belief that through appropriate care, and the promotion of a caring community sensitive to their needs, patients and their families may be free to attain a degree of mental, social, physical and spiritual preparation for death that is satisfactory to them.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
287 North 115th StreetOmaha, NE 68154
DATE POSTED
February 23, 2017
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Hospice Care
- Animal Care / Handling
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Once a week commitment; Flexibility is offered;
- Training and supervision is provided