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6 people are interested
A visit with your pet makes a "Dog-Gone" difference- VITAS Healthcare- Ballwin, MO 63021
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
VITAS Healthcare is looking for dog owners to help out as Paw Pals Volunteers. VITAS Paw Pals volunteers visit hospice patients residing at nursing homes and long term care facilities to bring joy and comfort at the end of life. This includes hospice patients living in their own homes in the Ballwin area, 63021. By visiting with your dog as a VITAS Paw Pal Volunteer, you can 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). Every VITAS volunteer receives training in hospice philosophy, how to support patients/families, health/safety precautions and more. We provide comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteers. 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 advocated 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 support to hospice patients and their family or offering support services in the office. We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals to volunteers for our patients in their homes or in nursing facilities in the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
New Ballwin RoadBallwin, MO 63021
DATE POSTED
October 2, 2023
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Veteran Care
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours a week or month, flexible scheduling
- Dogs/cats must have up to date health/vaccine records and be at least one year of age. Pets do not have to be certified therapy animals but need basic obedience training.