-
15 people are interested
You and your dog can be a companion to a hospice patient
ORGANIZATION: Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
15 people are interested
Patient Care Volunteers provide support to patients and their families where they live.
You and your canine companion will support patients with friendly visits, in their homes or skilled nursing facilities. The patients we serve are eager to have cheerful visitors from humans and their pups :)
Volunteers must be 18 years old or older. We require an orientation and training, background check, TB screen and flu shot, all of which are provided by Holy Cross Hospice at no cost to you. Dogs must have up-to-date vaccine records.
More opportunities with Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice
Location:
10720 Columbia Pike, Second Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20901, US
Mission Statement
We, Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Holy Cross Hospice's community-based services emphasize the importance of maintaining patients in their home environment, whether in their home, assisted living facility, a group home or a nursing home. We serve patients in Montgomery, Prince George's and Howard Counties.
Description
Holy Cross Hospice first opened in 1967 and has a long history of service. It is state-licensed, CHAP accredited and was the first Medicare certified hospice in Montgomery County, MD. The Holy Cross Hospice interdisciplinary team works with patients, their families and physicians to create a plan of terminal illness support and end-of-life palliative care tailored to each person’s individual needs, including:
- Skilled Nursing: Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses assess, evaluate and provide care to patients with a variety of conditions.
- Social Work: Medical social workers provide planning, counseling and support for patients and families to help them deal with social, emotional, financial and practical issues.
- Personal Assistance: Certified nursing assistants provide assistance with daily activities.
- Spiritual Support: Spiritual Care representatives provide end-of-life spiritual support to the patient and families of all religious affiliations.
- General Support: Volunteers work with the team to provide practical assistance, respite and support to patients and families.
- Bereavement Support: Grief counseling for adults and children is available to those who've lost a loved one in our Hospice program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10720 Columbia PikeSecond FloorSilver Spring, MD 20901
DATE POSTED
February 10, 2021
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Animal Therapy
- Bereavement Support
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We require a 6 month commitment. Hours are flexible to work with your schedule.