Dog Therapy Handler
Wellstar Health System
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Acworth • 🇺🇸 United States
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Junior
About the role
- Facilitate positive interactions between your therapy dog and team members
- Collaborate with Employee Wellness to coordinate dog therapy sessions
- Support team members during on-site crises with your therapy dog
- Maintain cleanliness and professionalism during visits
- Educate employees about dog therapy benefits
Requirements
- GED
- Minimum 1 year of experience handling or working with therapy dogs
- Minimum 1 year of experience in hospital, corporate wellness, or employee engagement programs
- Therapy dog certification for the dog-handler team from recognized organizations (upon hire)
- Current vaccinations and health certifications for the therapy dog (upon hire)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High ability to manage and maintain a professional demeanor in a hospital setting
- High physical ability to handle and care for dog
Benefits
- Well-being program
- Employee wellness team
- Support dogs during crises
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
therapy dog handlingdog therapy certificationhealth certifications for therapy dogs
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsprofessional demeanorcrisis support
Certifications
GEDtherapy dog certification