Volunteer: Hospice Pet Therapy Volunteers Needed

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice; Eastpointe (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Residential Hospice in Eastpointe seeks pet therapy volunteers to bring joy and companionship to hospice patients using certified therapy dogs. Join our compassionate team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those on an end-of-life journey.

Benefits

Bringing smiles to patients, families, and staff

Witnessing the positive impact of therapy dogs

Providing meaningful work for your certified pet therapy dog

Qualifications

• Must have a certified pet therapy dog.
• An understanding of hospice care and a compassionate demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients on hospice care to provide companionship.
• Assist in reducing loneliness and anxiety for patients.

Skills

Certified pet therapy dog

Job description

Volunteer: Hospice Pet Therapy Volunteers Needed

Join to apply for the Volunteer: Hospice Pet Therapy Volunteers Needed role at Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice.

Residential Hospice cares for your medical, spiritual, and emotional needs. Our team includes physicians, registered nurses, social workers, and spiritual care counselors who work together to care for the whole patient.

We are seeking volunteers with certified pet therapy dogs to visit our patients on hospice care. Pet therapy utilizes the bond between humans and animals to bring joy, humor, love, and companionship to those on the end-of-life journey.

Benefits for Patients

• Unconditional, non-judgmental love from pets
• Reduced loneliness and anxiety
• Encouragement to socialize
• Something to look forward to

Benefits for Volunteers

• Bringing smiles to patients, families, and staff
• Witnessing the positive impact of therapy dogs
• Providing meaningful work for their certified pet therapy dog

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