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1 person is interested
Pet Therapy Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZATION: Ascend Hospice
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1 person is interested
Bring a smile to our patients and there families by sharing the love of an animal. Your pet therapy animal will help with relaxation, companionship, anxiety, and the power of touch. Help us bring smiles to everyone just by walking in the door with your loving pet.
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About Ascend Hospice
Location:
4550 W. 109th St., Suite 210, Overland Park, KS 66211, US
Mission Statement
Ascend Hospice is dedicated to providing innovative, quality care and wellness to our communities to help them live better lives. By being a hospice volunteer, you can take great pride in knowing you’ve made a positive impact in someone’s life and in your community. From our teen volunteer program to comforting families during the final hours, Ascend Hospice offers opportunities for individuals ranging in age from teens to senior citizens.
Description
Ascend Hospice, formerly Care Alternatives, is committed to providing extremely exceptional care and services with integrity and compassion. Founded in 1995, Ascend Hospice is a nondenominational, multicultural hospice and palliative care provider built on the belief that hospice services should reflect the life we live - one lived fully and with dignity. With offices in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Missouri, California and Virginia, the company currently provides care for approximately 850 patients in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, hospitals and private homes. Dedicated to a holistic approach, Ascend Hospice’s expert interdisciplinary teams provide state-of-the art hospice care, including pain control and symptom management through holistic and traditional therapies, as well as emotional support for patients and families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2160 SE Blue PkwyLee's SummitLee's Summit, MO 64063
DATE POSTED
January 24, 2018
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Elder care
- Animal Therapy
- Patient Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours, but we are very flexible
- Updated vaccinations for the pet and pet therapy license. Don't have, ask how we can help.