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Pet Therapy Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Amedisys Hospice of Birmingham

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 3 people are interested
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Visit in the homes of hospice patients, assisted living facilities, senior centers or nursing homes with your trained pet. It is a therapeutic resource companionship, affection, and calming influence.

Pets must be certified by a humane-animal organization and follow Amedisys Hospice procedures regarding pet companion therapy.

Please contact Keith Harris at 205-868-9221 email brian.harris@amedisys.com

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About Amedisys Hospice of Birmingham

Location:

2204 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 160, Homewood, AL 35209, US

Mission Statement

To provide cost-effecient, quality health care services to the patients entrusted to our care

Description

Amedisys Hospice provides an individualized program of physical, emotional, spiritual and practical care for people in the last phases of an incurable disease, with an emphasis on control of pain and other symptoms. The program is reflective of a spirit and idea of caring that emphasizes comfort and dignity for the dying, making it possible for them to remain independent for as long as possible and in familiar surroundings. Hospice care is centered on both the patient and family/caregiver. Hospice personnel respect and respond to the unique differences in the family/caregiver lifestyle, values and wishes. Hospice affirms life.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Health & Medicine
Animals, Community, Health & Medicine

WHEN

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WHERE

2204 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 160Homewood, AL 35209

(33.466526,-86.77941)
 

SKILLS

  • Animal Therapy
  • Hospice Care
  • Veteran Care

GOOD FOR

  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible
  • Certified by a humane-animal organization

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