Pet Therapy (Volunteer)
ORGANIZATION: AseraCare Hospice
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We are looking to provide joy and companionship with pets. As a Pet Therapy Volunteer of AseraCare, you will assist in prividing one of the many alternative treatment programs used to help the care of patients with life limiting illnesses.
Trained volunteers will bring certified pets to visit patients and bring a sense of fulfillment as only animals can.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Be a listening ear to stories
- Provide brief relief to caregivers (i.e. running errands, grocery shopping)
- Read to patients
- Offer support to families after a passing
All Pet Therapy must:
- Be at least one year old
- Be certified through a proper organization
- Have all current vaccinations and pass a health screening by a veterinarian
- Be cleaned and groomed before each visit
Please contact Christina Rausch, Volunteer Coordinator, for more information.
More opportunities with AseraCare Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About AseraCare Hospice
Location:
401 Lincoln Ave Ste. 2, York, NE 68467, US
Mission Statement
To provide innovative healthcare one person, one family, and one community at a time.
Description
Caring for patients and families as a whole is of the utmost importance to us. Decisions throughout the organization are based upon a foundation of clinical excellence, and we focus our resources on serving the needs of our patients and their families with a sense of care and compassion.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
401 Lincoln Ave Ste. 2York, NE 68467
DATE POSTED
May 31, 2016
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Animal Therapy
- Animal Care / Handling
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour per month
- Physical Exam, drug test, and Tuberculosis test