Pet Therapy Volunteer
Athena Health Care Systemsa day ago
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Summary
Athena Health Care Systems is seeking a Pet Therapy Volunteer to join their team in New Haven County. The role involves providing emotional and task-oriented support to patients and their families in hospice care.
About the Role
As a Pet Therapy Volunteer, you will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and the interdisciplinary team to enhance the quality of life for patients at the end of life. Your responsibilities will include visiting patients in various settings, providing companionship and comfort through your therapy animal, and ensuring a meaningful experience for patients and their families.
About You
Required:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a reliable and insured method of transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Must possess your own certificated therapy animal.
- Must possess a certification in pet therapy.
- Must be willing to visit patients in their home setting (skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, hospitals, homes, etc).
- Must be willing to commit at least one hour a week for a minimum of six months.
- Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
- Must be able to deal tactfully with confidential and personal information regarding patients and their plan of care.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability.
- Training and support provided throughout your time as a volunteer.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.
Athena Health Care Systems
Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, has been a regional leader in providing health care services to Southern New England residents since 1984. As a continuum of care health care system, Athena provides skilled nursing care and short-term, post-hospital care in our Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island centers, as well as hospice care and private duty program services right in the comfort of your home. Athena Health Care Systems' mission of providing quality care to our residents and patients is delivered each and every day by our dedicated and compassionate employees. Because of this, our managed centers are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, and employees to work.
New Haven, CT