Child Life Facility Dog Handler - Pediatric Child Life - FT -1st Shift
About Us
Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills.
We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset!
We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse.
Qualifications
- Education: Require Bachelor’s degree
- Experience: One year experience in hospital environment with patient care
About the Role
To implement and provide quality interactions utilizing a facility dog in order to support the emotional, developmental, and psychosocial needs of patients in a health care setting.
To provide opportunities for patients to gain a sense of mastery, offering distraction and learning experiences, to assist patients in meeting medical goals, and encouraging family and peer interaction through facility dog interventions.