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Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Provide music services to hospice patients in their home or nursing facility. In many ancient civilizations, one of music's primary purposes is healing. Today, scientific research has confirmed music's therapeutic ability to lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, enhance concentration, and improve overall well-being.
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2024
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Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Serenity House's Chef needs help tending the vegetable garden. VNA Health is proud to offer our Serenity House as a unique option in end-of-life care for hospice patients whose needs cannot be met at home. Patients are cared for in a tranquil and homelike setting. Each private room allows patients to be surrounded by loved ones throughout their time with us. Our Serenity House team includes physicians, all of whom are board certified in hospice & palliative medicine, nurse practitioners, registered & licensed vocational nurses, home health aides, medical social workers, bereavement counselors, chaplains, pet therapists, a certified music therapist, a registered dietitian, a chef, and specially trained volunteers.
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2024
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Do you have an engineering type of mindset? Are you good at problem solving and fixing things? VNA Health is in need of volunteers that can fix Durable Medical Equipment for our patients (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower bench, or other assistive devices). VNA Health is a leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive in-home healthcare, helping patients and their families ... live well at home ... wherever they reside and call home. The Loan Closet has an assortment of durable medical equipment (wheelchair, walker, crutches, shower bench, or other assistive device) ready to lend to Santa Barbara County residents. The Loan Closet, owned and operated by VNA Health, has served Santa Barbara County since 1908 and is the exact opposite of most healthcare hassles. The warm and welcoming staff help residents with free short-term loans of basic medical equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, knee scooters, walkers, shower seats, and more. As a free community service, the Loan Closet is open for anyone residing in Santa Barbara County. The Loan Closet is the only community resource in Santa Barbara County offering free short-term loans of basic medical equipment. Owned and operated by VNA Health, the Loan Closet has been in serving the County since the founding of VNA Health in 1908. Today the Loan Closet serves more than 4,000 residents each year, and is completely supported through private donations and contributions, often from people who have benefited from the Loan Closet.
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2024
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Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Support end of life patients (hospice) by providing your hairdresser service to support feelings of Compassion and Dignity. Hairdresser certification required. Patient care volunteers are important members of the Hospice Care Team. They offer the kind of help a friendly neighbor would. Go to this website to fill out the online application: https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=ead852d9-84e1-4b43-9338-2e886e3faba2&ApplicationFormNumber=1
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Santa Barbara, CA 93103
History and science has long documented the health benefits of pet therapy including lowered blood pressure, improved heart rate, alleviated pain, and increased comfort. In addition, pets benefit the mental and emotional health of patients by lifting spirits, easing depression and encouraging communication and socialization. Sometimes, the simple presence of a pet can provide a connection that human interaction alone could not. Advanced Veterinary Specialists (AVS) sponsors the VNA Health Hospice Pet Therapy Program, which uses trained hospice volunteers and their own certified pet therapy animals to provide patients the comfort, attention and presence only an animal can give. If needed, financial assistance is available for your pet's certification.
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2024
