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4 people are interested
Pet Therapy Handlers and Certified Pets
ORGANIZATION: Mission Hospital
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Pets bring a smile to every face and are credited with supporting the healing process and making a hospital visit less lonely and stressful. Share your certified pet with our patients and make someone smile. Masks are required.
1 Shift
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09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Visits are usually 60 minutes
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Mission Hospital
Location:
509 Biltmore Avenue, Volunteer Services, Asheville, NC 28803, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to improve the health of the people of western North Carolina and the surrounding region.
- Serve people as a not-for-profit health system governed by a voluntary community board.
- Ensure sustainability through stewardship of the community's assets.
- Provide quality services in a compassionate and cost-effective manner.
- Collaborate in order to improve access across the entire continuum of care.
- Promote wellness and health to benefit the community.
Description
Our hospital is an 800 bed hospital with over 8,000 employees. Each day we strive to achieve our BIG(GER) Aim: to get each patient to the desired outcome, first without harm, also without waste and with an exceptional experience for the patient and family.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
509 Biltmore AvenueVolunteer ServicesAsheville, NC 28801
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately 60-90 minutes at least once a week.
- Pet must be certified through Alliance for Pet Therapy or Pet Partners and have a current rabies vaccine. Handlers are required to go through the regular volunteer onboarding process including immunization review, background check and online training