Tomah Memorial Hospital
Tomah, WI, USA
Tomah Memorial Hospital EOE
POSITION DETAILS
Tomah Health Hospice Touch is looking for individuals looking to serve our Hospice program through volunteering via pet therapy. Hospice Touch offers both community-based services as well as at our inpatient facility, The Serenity House. Volunteers are able to serve patients in both capacities. Hours are flexible: days, nights, or weekends, and can be any length of time the volunteer is willing to give.
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...