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Temple - Pet Therapy, making a difference in the life of a Hospice Patient
ORGANIZATION: Amedisys Hospice
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Pet Therapy
Do you have a certified pet therapy animal that would like to bring a smile to a hospice patient? If you have a passion for caring for others and are looking for a way to make a difference in people’s lives, consider becoming a hospice volunteer. As a Pet Therapy hospice volunteer you are an important part of our hospice care team, you can help improve the quality of life for our patients, their families and their caregivers. The companionship, pleasure, and over all cheering up that a pet therapy pet gives to the life and health of a hospice patient is invaluable. Making a difference in someone’s life at end-of-life, is a very wonderful and fulfilling experience.
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About Amedisys Hospice
Location:
5368 Frederickesburg Rd, Suite 210, San Antonio, TX 78229, US
Mission Statement
Every day of life matters. At Amedisys, we view hospice services as a means for allowing people to make the very most of their time, even when faced with life-limiting circumstances. This compassionate care is provided in the comfort of your own home - wherever you call home.
Description
Amedisys Hospice is a community based hospice care agency licensed by the State of Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) and Medicare (CMS) and Accredited by Community Health Accreditation Program.
Our goals are is to foster genuine personal connections that offer emotional, psychological and spiritual support by taking an active role in the interests that bring joy to our patients. This strong support system also extends to the patients families, providing them resources and support throughout this journey. The families we work with rate our care highly. 85% if the families said they would recommend hospice services to others and 84% rated overall patient care as "excellent" or "good."
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Seniors,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
5293 South 31st Streetste 125Temple, TX 76502
(31.0515 ,-97.38543 )
DATE POSTED
December 2, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Administrative Support
- Bereavement Support
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer hours are totally up to the volunteer, we work with your schedules
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
- No Donation