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1 person is interested
Attention Dog Owners-VITAS Paw Pals Volunteers- Fenton, MO 63026
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
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1 person is interested
VITAS Healthcare is currently looking for a Paw Pal Volunteer to visit patients on hospice residing in the Fenton area. This includes Cori Manor located at 560 Corisande Hill Rd., Fenton, MO 63026. By visiting with your dog as a VITAS Paw Pal Volunteer, you can offer comfort, bring back memories, encourage activity and provide unconditional love to VITAS patients. Your visits leave behind memories of you and your pet, and rekindle thoughts of other pets. All kinds of pets are invited to join VITAS’ Paw Pals Program (dogs are especially welcome).
Volunteers are matched with a VITAS patient to provide specific, non- medical care through socialization and friendly visits. Every VITAS volunteer receives training in hospice philosophy, how to support patients/families, health/safety precautions and more. Comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteering is provided. Days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability
Paw Pal Dogs must be well-groomed, well- behaved, at least one- year old, and have up-to-date health/vaccine records. For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Emily Jokerst at (314) 682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@Vitas.com
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About VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
Location:
1801 Park 270 Drive, Suite 150, Saint Louis, MO 63146, US
Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in the office.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
560 Corisande Hill Rd.Fenton, MO 63026
DATE POSTED
August 12, 2019
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 to 2 hours a week or month, flexible scheduling
- Dogs must be at least 1 year of age and have updated shot records.