Description
Pet visitors are welcome and wanted at all ESLC communities, particularly Ashley Woods, Seabury Woods, and Brentland Woods Assisted Living Communities and our skilled nursing home, the Episcopal Church Home. Pet visitors will come in with their pets for residents to spend time with. Pets that are well-mannered, patient, and like to be touched are preferred.
Qualifications
· An interest in working with seniors
· A well-mannered pet who enjoys being around people
· An interesting pet (turtle, snake, tarantula, guinea pig, bunny, etc) that can be an educational visitor to residents
Responsibilities
o Spend time and visit with residents
o Patience, compassion, and comfortability in working with an older population
o Teach residents about pets - share pet’s name, age, info about the species
Time Commitment
· Visits can be one-time or on a regular basis (monthly, weekly, etc.). Regular visitors preferred.
