Bring Comfort and Joy Through Pet Therapy with Hospice Patients
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BAYADA Hospice is looking for certified pet therapy teams to bring comfort, companionship, and joy to patients in their final chapter of life.The gentle presence of a therapy animal can ease anxiety, lift spirits, and create meaningful moments for patients and their families. Whether it’s a soft nuzzle or a wagging tail, your pet's visit can make all the difference.If you have a certified therapy animal and a heart for helping others, we would be honored to have you join our volunteer team.Together, you and your pet can bring peace, comfort, and smiles when they’re needed most.
About Bayada Hospice - Rowan County
BAYADA Hospice provides the highest quality end-of-life care so our patients can remain at home with comfort, grace, and dignity. With a variety of care and comfort services delivered through an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals and volunteers, the goal of hospice is to support a patient’s quality of life.We can normally begin hospice services within 24 hours of your call, so you don’t have to wait when services are really needed. And with 'round the clock availability and responsiveness, you can count on the support of a member of your hospice team any time, day or night.Our comprehensive services can include:Nursing carePhysician careSocial workSpiritual careVolunteer servicesRespite careSelf-care (personal) assistanceTherapiesMedications, supplies, and medical equipment delivered to homePalliative care including pain managementCompanionshipBereavement support for the family for 13 months after lossGrief counselingSince family members play an important role in the care of their loved one, we educate and encourage them to provide supportive care when we are not there. With our 24/7 availability and responsiveness, we are only ever a phone call away.We provide professional health care and support services in private homes, assisted living facilities, long-term care facilities, or hospitals.
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