Pet therapy has been proven to increase pain tolerance, reduce stress and lower blood pressure. Heartland Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals with Certified Therapy Pets (TDI - Therapy Dogs International or Pet Partners) to visit our hospice patients. Interacting with a friendly animal brings lots of joys and smiles to our patients. Please note you must have your own certified dog for this opportunity.
Benefits to volunteering:
Flexible schedules - You are able to pick your own schedule and volunteer for as little or as often as you would like
Learn new skills
Meet new people
Make a difference
Rewarding - Gives more than it takes
Healthy for you - Long-term volunteers have longer lives, less disease and better overall health
We believe our mission is to enrich lives. That begins with every life we encounter: Our employees, our patients, and those who love and care for them, the communities in which we operate, our stakeholders and those who are yet to become our customers.
If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Teri Brown, Heartland Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Phone 408-450-7850 or email Teri.Brown@hcr-manorcare.com
2005 De La Cruz Blvd., suite 271, Santa Clara, CA 95050, US
Mission Statement
We believe our mission is to enrich lives. That begins with every life we encounter: Our employees, our patients, and those who love and care for them, the communities in which we operate, our stakeholders and those who are yet to become our customers.
Description
Heartland Hospice is a 501(3)(c) organization made up of a dedicated team of Nurses, Home Health Aides, Spiritual Coordinators, Social Workers, Bereavement support, Medical Directors, office staff, and volunteers that desire to give a full circle of care to patients with advanced stage illnesses.
Volunteers are the most important component in helping the staff give a full circle of care to our clients. They can visit clients in their home or facility, give caregiver relief, make crafts and gifts items for the clients, office support, and much more...
Without volunteers our clients would lack in receiving the love and care they need during their most difficult journey.
Animals
Health & Medicine
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
2005 De La Cruz Blvd. Suite # 271Santa Clara, CA95050
(37.36098,-121.94078)
DATE POSTED
April 7, 2021
SKILLS
Hospice Care
Animal Therapy
Bereavement Support
Relationship Building
Healthcare
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Orientation or Training
Volunteer as little or as much as you want
Pet must be up to date on all immunizations and updated annually
