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Comfort Dogs needed to visit Patients
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice
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9 people are interested
Heartland Hospice Senior Care is seeking FRIENDLY PET VISITORS FOR HOSPICE PATENTS in Cook, Kane, Lake and McHenry Counties.
Heartland Hospice "Friendly Pet Visitors" help to personalize, support and enhance the quality of lives by bringing the gift of caring companionship with your comfort dog to our senior patients.
Our "Friendly Pet Visitor program requires you to receive full training on the Philosophy of Hospice, 2 Step TB and drug test (provided at no cost to volunteer).
Dogs must be certified by Therapy Dogs International/TDI, Lutheran Church Charities, or another Comfort Dog Training Organization, have current Immunizations Records, Insurance Coverage, and License/Tags.
Note: Chow, Doberman Pincer, Rottweiler, Pit Bull and other aggressive dogs are not accepted.
Owner/Handlers must be willing to visit with our Hospice Patients in Assisted Living and/or skilled nursing facilities on a regular schedule. Please contact kathleen.kennedy@heartanhospice.com if you would like to learn more about this heartfelt opportunity.
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About Heartland Hospice
Location:
1110 W Lake Cook Road, Suite 100, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, US
Mission Statement
Heartland Hospice provides specialized care that meets the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and loved ones facing the challenges of end of life. The quality of life for those we serve is enhanced by encouraging personal choices, supporting meaningful experiences and preserving dignity. Every day, we enrich the lives of our patients and the people who love them by blending advanced medical care with a compassionate touch.
Description
Heartland Hospice offers hospice services wherever a patient calls home, whether the care is provided in a home setting, assisted living facility or skilled nursing center. We are committed to caring for the mind, body and spirit. Our specially trained staff helps manage pain and symptoms, thereby enabling patients to live their lives as fully as possible. In addition, our team members create a comforting environment and provide emotional support to families who need help coping with the loss of a loved one.
To serve as our guiding principles, we've created the Heartland Caring Promises: We promise to care for the mind, body and spirit. We promise to provide care that is comforting and compassionate. We promise to respect patient and family choices. We promise to unite with community partners in care. We promise to be accepting and supportive of patients wherever they are in life's journey.
The hospice volunteer offers support, companionship and assistance with non-medical tasks to help this special group of people. The hospice volunteer program ensures that patients spend their final days in dignity and comfort and provide the extra love and care our clients and their families need at this time in their life.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Arlington Heights, IL 60004
DATE POSTED
February 13, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer on-boarding; 2-Step TB Test, Background Check,