ECHO Hospice of Pennsylvania, LLC
Volunteer Handlers with Certified Therapy Pets - Philadelphia
ECHO Hospice of Pennsylvania, LLC, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
ECHO Hospice is seeking individuals with their own
Certified
Therapy pets. Please note that ECHO Hospice is not a facility. The role of a therapy pet volunteer would be to make visits to the patient's location and spend an hour or more with them. This will allow the patient to experience the therapeutic relief only a therapy pet can bring. General hospice orientation will be provided prior to making patient contact. Key Responsibilities: Visit Hospice care patients living in their own homes, assisted living facilities, or skilled nursing facilities Provide patients with positive interactions with an animal that will bring emotional comfort Be both an engaged, compassionate visitor and responsible animal handler Qualifications:
Must have your own
certified
therapeutic pet Reliable and punctual Patient, compassionate, and easygoing Must be aged 18 or older Must have a valid drivers license and auto insurance Must be able to pass background check and a drug test Must be able to complete minimum of 25 hours of volunteering within first 90 days Bilingual a plus Under the supervision of the Volunteer Coordinator the pet therapy volunteer can make a lasting difference in the lives of many of our patients.
*Please note your pet
must
be a "Certified" pet, must be current on all vaccinations, and must be free of illnesses or parasites that may be transmitted to humans*
Certified
Therapy pets. Please note that ECHO Hospice is not a facility. The role of a therapy pet volunteer would be to make visits to the patient's location and spend an hour or more with them. This will allow the patient to experience the therapeutic relief only a therapy pet can bring. General hospice orientation will be provided prior to making patient contact. Key Responsibilities: Visit Hospice care patients living in their own homes, assisted living facilities, or skilled nursing facilities Provide patients with positive interactions with an animal that will bring emotional comfort Be both an engaged, compassionate visitor and responsible animal handler Qualifications:
Must have your own
certified
therapeutic pet Reliable and punctual Patient, compassionate, and easygoing Must be aged 18 or older Must have a valid drivers license and auto insurance Must be able to pass background check and a drug test Must be able to complete minimum of 25 hours of volunteering within first 90 days Bilingual a plus Under the supervision of the Volunteer Coordinator the pet therapy volunteer can make a lasting difference in the lives of many of our patients.
*Please note your pet
must
be a "Certified" pet, must be current on all vaccinations, and must be free of illnesses or parasites that may be transmitted to humans*