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60 people are interested
Pet Therapy for Hospice!
ORGANIZATION: Hospice Care of the Northwest
Please visit the new page to apply.
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60 people are interested
Visits from our four-legged friends are the best!
Hospice Care of the Northwest's has just the right opportunities for you and your pet to visit terminally ill hospice patients who could really use the friendly visits. You and your animal buddy will visit one on one with a hospice patient on a weekly basis, brightening their day. Many folks you visit will recall the memories of their own pets and your visits will bring to them joy only a fur friend can bring.
*Pet team volunteers certify their own dogs with reputable therapy pet organizations to prepare the dog for service. If you have yet to go through such a program, please contact us for a list of organizations to choose from. If you are ready to go, let's get started! Also note - volunteers do no hands-on care.
Hospice Care of the Northwest services the Portland and the greater Portland area (Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties)and we have volunteer opportunities in your area that can work around your schedule. We provide all the hospice training and orientation, and you will be well-supported and greatly valued by the entire hospice team. Your time is always appreciated.
I look forward to hearing from you! For more information and upcoming trainings, please contact me at:
Tammy Paladeni at 503-595-2260
tpaladeni@hospicecarenw.com.
More opportunities with Hospice Care of the Northwest
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hospice Care of the Northwest
Location:
6130 NE 78th Court., #C10, Portland, OR 97218, US
Mission Statement
To provide dignified end-of-life care and quality services that allow our patients and families/significant others to live life richly, deeply and meaningfully for as long as it may last, and to die with dignity in the setting of their choice.
Description
Hospice Care of the Northwest seeks to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families who are facing a life limiting illness. We focus on life and the quality of living, while accepting the reality of death as part of life.
We provide comfort, company, and active treatment of distressing symptoms, with the patient and their family as the focus of care. Services are provided by a team of professionals and volunteers who are physician directed and nurse coordinated. Comfort and coping resources are provided to the family for up to 13 months following the death of their loved one.
It is the expectation that all employees and volunteers are strongly committed to the dignity and worth of each individual human being.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multnomah/Clackamas/Washington Counties6130 NE 78th Court, #C10 (Training Location)*Opportunities near you.Portland, OR 97204
DATE POSTED
May 8, 2018
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Elder care
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-4 hours weekly
- Pet Companion/Therapy Certificate & 2 step tb test for human (we provide tb test)