- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Pet Therapy Volunteers for Bucks County, PA
ORGANIZATION: Hospice Compassus
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
We are recruiting for certified pet therapy volunteers, and cats to bringsmiles to our patients ! The pet therapy volunteer can brighten the day of so many patients, and their family members. The volunteer pet therapy team is required to have their animal certified. The volunteer coordinator can assist the volunteer in finding certification programs.
Hospice Compassus provides training on how to work with people at the end of life. The volunteer provides the talent, compassion, and time. The patient assignments are made according to the volunteer's time, and location. The patient may reside either in residence or long-term care facility.
Please contact Kathleen OConnor (215 557 7300) our volunteer who will be able to provide additional information, or answer any questions.
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About Hospice Compassus
Location:
601 West Office Center Drive, Suite 125, Fort Washington, PA 19034, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to advance well-being and honor quality of life through meeting the needs of patients and families through our service areas. We will preserve the dignity of death for our patients and families so that no one will ever die in pain or alone. To provide for the physical, social and spiritual needs of our patients and their families. Our service area includes Montgomery, Bucks and Philadelphia counties within Pennsylvania.
Description
Hospice care is a type of healthcare that aims to reduce suffering and promote comfort at the end of and promote comfort at the end of an individual's life. Pain and any other symptoms are managed around the clock, and the hospice team focuses greatly on spiritual and emotional health as well.
The foundation of hospice includes nursing care with an emphasis on managing symptoms, practical assistance, and emotional support. Caring for a loved one at home can be challenging. Our goal is to provide timely services to help your family make the most of your time together.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
601 West Office DriveSuite 125Fort Washington PA, PA 19034
DATE POSTED
October 22, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- ongoing
- initial tuberculosis will be required, program site will pay the cost