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30 people are interested
Pet Therapy Volunteers Needed!
ORGANIZATION: Novant Health Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
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30 people are interested
Novant Health Hospice is seeking devoted pets (and their owners) to visit our Hospice patients at our Harris Hospice Unit!
All pets must be TDI certified. For more information on certification, please review the link below:
Therapy Dogs International (tdi-dog.org)
Our Hospice patients and their families love seeing animals on the unit and in their homes - join today to be a part of bringing joy to their lives!
**Please note: the Flu vaccine is required by Novant Health in order to volunteer at this time. Religious or medical exemption forms may be submitted if applicable**
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About Novant Health Hospice
Location:
324 N. McDowell St, Charlotte, NC 28204, US
Mission Statement
We the employees and physician partners will deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
Description
Providing care for a loved one who is sick and can no longer look after themselves can be one of the biggest challenges a family has to face. These conditions can arise from old age, severe illness or crippling injuries, but regardless of the cause, we believe that no family should have to face these challenges alone.
Our hospice services provide a wide range of services and care-giving that can help patients and their loved ones when it is needed the most. Comfort, compassion and dignity are at the forefront of the care we provide.
Our hospice care specialists provide care for terminally ill patients and their families. We know how sensitive these times may be, and our goal is to provide patients and their families with effective healthcare that will improve the quality of a patient’s last days.
We provide an individualized treatment plan to comfortably manage pain and physical symptoms of each need a patient may have. Our team is made of doctors, nurses, medical social workers, chaplains, grief counselors, and volunteers that work together to help patients live life as comfortably and fulfilled as possible.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
324 N. McDowell StCharlotte, NC 28204
DATE POSTED
July 12, 2024
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours per week for one year recommended.
- TDI certification for pet.