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6 people are interested
Therapy Dog Handler - Detroit Hospital
ORGANIZATION: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital - Henry Ford Health System
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6 people are interested
Become a trained therapy dog handler to work with our VERY FIRST facility-owned therapy dogs, Envy and Ace, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit!
Therapy dogs provide motivational, supportive, and therapeutic benefits to enhance quality of life. They visit patients in inpatient units, outpatient clinics, as well as patients in therapies. They are also important in supporting families and team members. While the dog does a lot of the work, we are looking for people who not only enjoy dogs, but also enjoy interacting with people.
Ace is a male black goldendoodle, a rescue from the Michigan Humane Society. Envy is a small female golden retriever. Both dogs are as sweet and intelligent as they are cute!
1 Shift
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09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Monday - Friday only; Shift start/end time are semi-flexible but will take place AM/early PM --can be discussed after you submit your interest.
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital - Henry Ford Health System
Location:
6777 West Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, US
Mission Statement
To improve people's lives through excellence in the science and art of health care and healing.
Description
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital & Surrounding Medical Centers
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is a community center for well-being.
Medical specialties at the hospital include: orthopedics, cardiology, oncology, neurology, urology, and women’s health.
The hospital has a strong focus on wellness.
- The Volunteer Services office at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital also supports volunteer programs at several local Henry Ford Medical Centers in West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Township, Novi, Plymouth and Commerce.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2799 West Grand BoulevardDetroit, MI 48202
DATE POSTED
April 1, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Candidates should anticipate making a long-term commitment to the program. Shifts are approximately 4 hours in length. Further details about frequency of shifts and commitment can be discussed once you submit your information.
- Must be willing to follow our protocol for handling the dogs. It is important that the dog experiences consistency from one handler to the next. If "hired" for this volunteer role, you will work with our specialist to learn how to work with the dogs