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13 people are interested
Pet Visits for Hospice Patients
ORGANIZATION: Capital Caring Health - DC
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13 people are interested
Capital Caring Health is seeking certified dogs (with their owners) to provide friendly visits to our hospice patients and their families. Dogs needs to be certified by a dog certifying organization and must be current on shots and dog license. (Good Citizenship accepted)
Pets bring much love and comfort to those facing life limiting illnesses. These furry pets bring great joy to hospice patients.
MUST BE COVID VACCINATED WITH BOOSTER
MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE 6-8 HOURS PER MONTH
MUST BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO 1 YEAR SERVICE
Two set TB test required, Flu Shot required, background check and finger printing (provided by Capital Caring Health)
Hospice Training provided
MATURE AND COMMITTED INDIVIDUALS NEEDED
Please consider sharing your pet with a hospice patient. Contact tfennell@capitalcaring.org
More opportunities with Capital Caring Health - DC
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About Capital Caring Health - DC
Location:
5225 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 503, Washington, DC 20015, US
Mission Statement
Provide Patients and their Families with Advanced Illness Care of the Highest Quality.
Description
Capital Caring Health provides hospice, palliative and advanced illness care of the highest quality to patients of all ages, regardless of their ability to pay. We serve pediatrics to geriatrics. We have two in patient centers and serve most patients in the comfort of their home. Volunteers are key to the service we provide. We train our volunteers and support them along the way. They are part of our team.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Washington, DC 20001
DATE POSTED
October 16, 2023
SKILLS
- Family Therapy
- Animal Therapy
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year committment
- Fingerprint, Background Check, COVID plus Booster, Two Step PPD, Must be at least 18, Orientation & Training, 6-8 hours per month, pet shot records.