Hospice Pet Therapy Volunteer

About Health Care Connectors

Health Care Connectors is a leading home healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to ensure each patient receives personalized care that promotes healing, independence, and overall well-being.

We are committed to supporting our clinicians with the resources, flexibility, and professional environment needed to deliver exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Why Join HCC?

At Health Care Connectors, our nurses are at the heart of patient care. When you join our team, you will:

• Work in a supportive and collaborative clinical environment
• Deliver meaningful one-on-one care to patients in their homes
• Be part of a growing and innovative home healthcare organization
• Have opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
• Make a direct impact on patient outcomes and quality of life

Job Summary

The Pet Therapy Volunteer provides comfort, companionship, and emotional support to hospice patients through supervised visits with a certified therapy animal. This role plays an important part in enhancing quality of life for patients and offering moments of joy, relaxation, and connection during end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Registered/certified therapy animal through a recognized therapy pet organization

What You’ll Do

• Visit hospice patients with a certified therapy pet in accordance with scheduled visits
• Provide a calming and supportive presence for patients, families, and caregivers
• Monitor the pet’s behavior to ensure a safe and positive interaction at all times