A friendly well-behaved dog is often a welcoming sight for patients as well as staff. In this role you will provide a valuable service by helping to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals.
Volunteer role |
Pets as Therapy |
Volunteer manager |
Volunteering |
Where you will be based |
Hospital |
Why we want you
You are to act under the direction of the staff to provide a patient visiting service accompanied by the volunteers’ trained dog who must be registered with the Pets as Therapy charity. Only those patients who have given their consent for a visit can be approached. Consideration must be given to patients who prefer not to be in close proximity to dogs, or to those patients or staff members who may suffer an allergic response.
What you will be doing
- Under the direction of staff, to chat to patients who have expressed a wish to have a visit from the P.A.T dog
- Act in a sensitive manner with due regard to patient privacy, cognitive abilities and cultural beliefs
- Contribute to a safe, caring and stimulating environment
- Maintain the confidentiality of patients, their carers, staff and volunteers
- Know ones boundaries and if reached, seek further information and support from ward staff
The skills you need
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Discreet and non-judgemental
- Genuine interest in people
- Sensitive to others
What's in it for you
- Meet new people
- Be part of an amazing team
- Gain new skills or use existing ones
- Gain experience in a hospital setting
Disclaimer
Following your successful application, you will be invited to an interview and you may be asked some questions in relation to our current Infection, Prevention & Control guidance - this may impact on which roles we can place you in. Most roles are subject to a DBS check and two satisfactory references being provided.