Help brighten the remaining days of patients in Hospice care at our Taylor Hospice Home! Do you have a certified furry friend? We'd love to have you provide pet therapy visits. Provide companionship and pet therapy at either the bedside, socially distanced at the entrance to the room, or visit through the window.
Hospice care at UnityPoint is a coordinated care approach between a medical director, physician, nurse and others who all work together to provide the right plan of care to improve the quality of life for the patient. The hospice team is supportive in every way necessary to honor the wishes of the patient. Hospice is not about giving up hope; it is about doing everything possible to live life to its full capacity.
Description
UnityPoint Hospice volunteers are an integral part of the Hospice care team. Volunteers can provide direct and indirect patient support. Direct support includes: bedside companionship, respite care for the family, patient life review, supportive phone calls, letter writing to the patient, hand massage, listening to music, playing a musical instrument, pet therapy. Indirect support includes: running errands, greeting and screening visitors at Taylor House, administrative tasks, answering phones, etc. We work with each volunteer to help determine the right fit and area in which to help.
Animals
Health & Medicine
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
3401 E. Douglas AveDes Moines, IA50317
(41.62904,-93.54905)
DATE POSTED
July 21, 2021
SKILLS
Animal Therapy
Bereavement Support
Healthcare
Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Flexible! 1 to 4 visits/month; 30 minutes to 1 hour at a time
