Tomah Memorial Hospital
Tomah, WI
Tomah Memorial Hospital EOE
POSITION DETAILS
Volunteer position, not benefit eligible; Tomah Health Hospice Touch seeks compassionate pet therapy teams willing to provide services to patients in facilities located in Sparta, Mauston, and New Lisbon.
JOB SUMMARY
Hospice Touch therapy dog program serves to provide comfort, support, and animal companionship to patients, their families, and staff through the use of highly trained therapy dog teams acting in a volunteer capacity.
MAJOR JOB FUNCTION DIRECT CARE VOLUNTEER
Provides emotional support to patients and families through companionship, visiting, and active listening.
Obtains a verbal and a written report on each assignment.
Provides support by active listening and focusing conversations on areas of patient interest that promotes life review. Understands that patients and families need to express their thoughts and feelings. Listens with an accepting nonjudgmental...