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2 people are interested
Pet Therapy for Hospice Patients - Grand Rapids & Surrounding Areas
ORGANIZATION: HarmonyCares Hospice-Grand Rapids
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2 people are interested
Is your beloved four-legged companion a licensed pet therapy dog?
Are you interested in sharing your pet's unique gifts to comfort and bring joy to hospice patients?
The unconditional love of an animal is so beautiful and does miracles in bringing joy, companionship, and help alleviate pain and anxiety.
If you have a pet who has gone through the process of being a License Pet Therapy animal and you and your friend have just a few hours a week to bring joy to our patients, we would love to have you on our team!
Your pet will have to provide:
- License from an accredited pet therapy program
- Proof of all up to date vaccines
- Proof of annual pet license
- Be comfortable in homes and facility settings
- Be comfortable being petted
- Stay calm for a period of time
All Volunteers are afforded specialized training, given Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed, become an integral part of the HarmonyCares Hospice care team and are provided direct support by the Volunteer Coordinator.
If you have a buddy that you would like to share, please respond to connect to the HarmonyCares Hospice Volunteer Coordinator today!
Office Phone: 616-432-2050
More opportunities with HarmonyCares Hospice-Grand Rapids
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About HarmonyCares Hospice-Grand Rapids
Location:
3355 Eagle Park Dr. NE, Suite 102, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, US
Mission Statement
For each employee to treat every patient as their own treasured loved one, providing care that affords a quality of life that outweighs quantity of days, and supports caregivers as their hearts find healing.
Description
Hospice is a philosophy of caring for patients whose medical conditions are not responding to treatment or for those patients who choose not to seek aggressive medical care at the end stage of life. It is a program for patients who are considered terminal and are expected to live six months or less if the disease follows its natural course, although many patients outlive this time frame. The hospice philosophy focuses on comfort care not curative care. The goal of hospice care is for the patient to remain as comfortable and pain-free as possible in their own home or the home of a loved one through the end of life. Hospice care can also be provided in a long-term care facility or an assisted living facility
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Grand Rapids, MI 49525
DATE POSTED
October 12, 2023
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Animal Therapy
- Bereavement Support
- Patient Care
- Spiritual Healing
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible schedule; several visits per month
- Licensed Pet Therapy. We service patients where they are located. Volunteer must be able to commute to patient's location. Drug screening, TB test, background check, COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious waiver.