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Certified Pet Therapy Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZATION: SVMC HOLDINGS INC
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3 people are interested
Our furry friends provide an emotional connection with hospital patients that can help them cope with their current medical situation. If a patient is feeling stressed, scared, or in pain, being around an animal can help soothe their worries. Therapy dogs can also offer physical comfort by allowing patients to pet them, which is known to reduce blood pressure and anxiety. With all these benefits, it’s no wonder why therapy dogs are increasingly welcome in healthcare settings!
St. Vincent's Medical Center is looking for Certified Therapy Dogs who are accompanied by their owners/handlers to come volunteer at the hospital. Together, the therapy dog team visits hospital rooms and interacts with patients in a supportive and calming way. Therpy Dogs are only allowed to visit patients and staff for 1 hour. THERAPY TEAMS MUST BE CERTIFIED! :)
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About SVMC HOLDINGS INC
Location:
2800 MAIN ST, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606, US
Mission Statement
Hartford HealthCare is creating a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. We are a community of caregivers engaged in developing a coordinated, consistently high standard of care, using research and education as part of care delivery. We create and engage in meaningful alliances to enhance access to services and invest in technology and training to develop new pathways to improve the timeliness, effectiveness and accuracy of our services. To improve the health and healing of all. Most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Hartford HealthCare's vision of excellence and leadership is driven by its core values, which are shared by all members of Hartford HealthCare. Every Hartford HealthCare colleague touches the lives of the patients and families in our care. We treat those we serve and each other with kindness and compassion and strive to better understand and respond to the needs of a diverse community.
Description
Since our founding by the Daughters of Charity in 1903, St. Vincent’s has been dedicated to helping patients in Bridgeport and throughout Fairfield County.
In October 2019, St. Vincent’s became part of Hartford HealthCare, the state’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Its care-delivery system serves 161 towns and cities at more than 300 locations, including seven acute-care hospitals, the state’s most extensive behavioral health network, a large multispecialty physician group, a regional home care system, an array of senior care services, and a large physical therapy and rehabilitation network.
St. Vincent’s Medical Center is a fully Catholic hospital. Our five convenient Urgent Care Centers remain available as well, and although you now see Hartford HealthCare signs at our locations, the familiar names and faces inside remain the same.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
2800 Main StreetVolunteer DepartmentBridgeport, CT 06606
(41.20042 ,-73.20233 )
DATE POSTED
December 5, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Healthcare
- Community Outreach
- Bilingual
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour
- All Certified Therapy Dogs must have up to date immunization record, show proof of certification by a recognized Therapy Dog organization and be over the age of 3 years old. Pet Theapy Teams can pick the day and time to volunteer on your schedule!