Volunteer: Pet Therapy Can Brighten Someone's Day!

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice care organization is seeking volunteers for a Pet Therapy program. As a volunteer, you’ll be visiting hospice patients with your Certified Pet Therapy Dog, bringing joy and companionship to those in need. Certifications and background checks are required before starting.

Qualifications

• Must have a Certified Pet Therapy Dog.
• Certification must be completed before volunteering.
• Pets must be up-to-date on vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Visit hospice patients with your therapy dog.
• Bring joy to patients and families through companionship.
• Comply with safety protocols and complete required screenings.

Skills

Compassion

Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Job description

Volunteer: Pet Therapy Can Brighten Someone's Day!

Join us to apply for the Volunteer: Pet Therapy Can Brighten Someone's Day! role at Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice.

At Residential Healthcare Group, we aim to positively impact our patients and their families by providing exceptional home health, palliative, and hospice care. Our care teams deliver individualized care plans wherever needed, guided by core values of collaboration and excellence.

Bring joy to hospice patients by visiting with your Certified Pet Therapy Dog! Patients and families welcome you into their lives to enjoy the company of a canine companion. Certification must be completed before volunteering. After applying, an interview, background check, drug and fingerprint screening, and TB test are required. Pets must be up-to-date on vaccinations. We follow all safety protocols for your protection.

This volunteer opportunity is offered through VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.