Pet Therapy Volunteer

About the role

Athena Home Health & Hospice is seeking compassionate and caring pet therapy volunteers to support patients and their families in Litchfield County.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and the interdisciplinary team to provide emotional and task-oriented support to patients and their families.
• Provide a meaningful and comfortable experience for patients and their families at the end of life.
• Help prepare and support volunteers throughout their time as a hospice pet therapy volunteer.

Requirements

• 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 certified therapy animal.
• Must possess a certification in pet therapy.
• We will collect proof that the animal is up-to-date on vaccinations.
• 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.
• We are flexible with the schedule.
• 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.

Qualifications

No experience is required. We will help prepare and support you throughout your time as a volunteer.

Skills

• Caring and compassionate personality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Knowledge of pet therapy and its benefits.

Benefits

Our patients are at the end of life, and our mission is to provide a meaningful and comfortable experience for them and their family.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in this posting.

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in this posting.

Contact Information

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.