Hospital Therapy Dog
ORGANIZATION: Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
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Bring your certified therapy dog to the hospital to visit patients, family members and employees. Visits to a hospital can be extremely varied from patient to patient. Some patients can be transported away from the sterile hospital environment by a dog’s visit. Some patients may be light-hearted and crack jokes or tell the handler about the dog they have at home, while some may not want to see the dog at all. Some visits may involve the Therapy Dog being petted in the lobby by visitors before going through the normal rounds. Some visits to hospital patients and their families can be intensely emotional, but can also be the most beneficial. Individuals who are awaiting major surgery, are depressed, or have not had a visitor in a while can all be comforted and reassured by a visit from a gentle Therapy Dog.
The optimism and happiness a Therapy Dog visit can provide to a patient is one that cannot be measured by a doctor’s instruments or recorded on a patient’s chart. However, it is clear to those who have had the experience of a Therapy Dog visit that a friendly visitor with a wagging tail can make all the difference in the world.
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About Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Location:
2825 E Barnett, Medford, OR 97504, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide quality healthcare services in a compassionate manner valued by the communities we serve. More than 5,400 employees embrace this statement every day.
Description
At Asante, our top priority is our patients. We believe each person we reach must be treated with compassion, dignity, honesty, and skill. Our more than 5,400 employees work together to make this ideal a reality, supported by new technology, modern facilities, and a common purpose of healing and hope.
Community LedAsante is based in Medford, Oregon, and governed by a board of directors comprised of local volunteers and physicians. Board members give their time to ensure that the people of nine southern Oregon and northern California counties receive high-quality healthcare services provided with compassion. All decisions are made by people who live and work in our community.
High-quality Healthcare for EveryoneAs the largest healthcare provider in nine counties, Asante provides comprehensive medical care to more than 580,000 people throughout Southern Oregon and Northern California. Our facilities include Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners and additional healthcare partnerships throughout the region.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2825 E BarnettMedford, OR 97504
DATE POSTED
February 18, 2019
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 hours one day weekly.
- Therapy dog certification from TDI, Pet Partners or other approved organization. Up-to-date vaccinations.