Facility Dog Handler - Full Time - 1st Shift

Dayton Children's Hospital

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Child Life Director, the secondary facility dog handler will support the primary handler in utilizing the facility dog as a tool to provide goal oriented therapeutic interventions for patients undergoing treatment at Dayton Children’s. The handler will provide therapeutic interventions that will address the emotional, behavioral, receptive/expressive, cognitive, and physical needs of patients. On behalf of Dayton Children’s, the secondary handler will provide backup coverage and support to the primary handler in the 24/7 control and care of the facility dog with an appropriate home environment, feeding/weight management, veterinary care, grooming/cleanliness, and ongoing teaching/training. The secondary facility dog handler will actively collaborate with members of the patient’s interdisciplinary care team and will maintain appropriate documentation of services.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• 3+ years working in a clinical pediatric healthcare role.
• CPR required
• Must complete proper onsite training with service dog agency

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in a child development related field preferred
• Certified child life specialist, licensed with CSWMFT (Ohio), or certified recreation therapist, or occupational therapy assistant, or early childhood educator preferred
• Certified child life specialist preferred
• CSWMFT preferred
• Certified recreation therapist preferred
• Occupational therapy assistant preferred
• Early Childhood Educator preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilize the facility dog as a tool to provide goal-oriented therapeutic interventions for patients.
• Provide therapeutic interventions that address the emotional, behavioral, receptive/expressive, cognitive, and physical needs of patients.
• Provide backup coverage and support to the primary handler in the 24/7 control and care of the facility dog, including home environment, feeding/weight management, veterinary care, grooming/cleanliness, and ongoing teaching/training.
• Actively collaborate with members of the patient’s interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED