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2 people are interested
Spread Sunshine Through Animal Assisted Therapy
ORGANIZATION: ComfortCare Hospice
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2 people are interested
Comfort Care Hospice - Clarksville is currently recruiting for a K9 and handler volunteer to provide Animal-Assisted Therapy for our patients in their homes, in skilled nursing facilities, and in Independent/Assisted Living communities (when deemed safe and appropriate). Pet must be a certified as a therapy pet. If you are interested in this amazing opportunity, please let us know.
*Comfort Care Hospice-Clarksville will follow all CDC Covid-19 guidelines. In person K9 and handler visits will not occur until they are deemed safe. When that occurs, CDC guidelines for safe visits will be strictly adhered to.
More opportunities with ComfortCare Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About ComfortCare Hospice
Location:
141 Chesapeake Ln, Suite 103, Clarksville, TN 37040, US
Mission Statement
At Comfort Care Hospice, our mission is simple: serve patients and their families with excellent care, generous support, and compassionate attention. Our values: 1)Excellent patient care, 2) Patients come first & 3) We treat employees like family.
Description
At Comfort Care, we help patients live each day to the fullest. We deeply believe that one's last days should be as meaningful as the rest - a special time that is shared with loved ones, intimate friends, and committed caregivers.
Our caregivers are close to our patients and families ever step of the way. Providing excellent patient care is more than a passion, it is our way of being. We offer supportive holistic care that centers around individualized treatment plans. We honor the dignity of each patient and the right for them to be in control of their healthcare decisions whenever possible. We diligently manage symptoms and pain.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
141 Chesapeake LnSuite 103Clarksville, TN 37040
DATE POSTED
February 21, 2022
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Eight hours per month - 2 hours each week
- Volunteer will be required to complete a drug screen, background check, Annual TB test; as well as, orientation. K9 Veterinarian examination & certification, K9 screening & K9 and Handler Screenings